English Language – AS & A Level

AQA Specification B

Description of the Specification

The specification provides students with a natural progression from their GCSE study of English language. It encourages students to develop their interest in and appreciation of English, through learning about its structures and its functions, its developments and its variations. It also allows students to develop their ability to express themselves in speech and writing, producing texts for different audiences, purposes and in different genres.

Type and Nature of Work

• Analysing a wide variety of texts
• Understanding how social issues, such as gender, are represented in texts
• Developing writing skills
• Understanding how language develops in individuals and over time
• Investigating a personal interest in the area of language study

Method of Assessment

AS

Unit 1 - Categorising Texts
2 hour examination / 30% of total A level mark

Unit 2 - Creating Texts
3,000 Word Coursework Folder / 20% of total A level mark

A2

Unit 3 - Developing Language
2 ½ hour examination / 30% of total A level mark

Unit 4 - Investigating Language
3,500 word Coursework Folder / 20% total A level mark

Specific Entry Requirements: A minimum of grade B in both GCSE English Literature and GCSE English Language.

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