OCR/H069/H469
AIMS
This course aims to encourage candidates to ask questions – how do children acquire language? When? How do some texts and speakers wield power? Why and how do we alter conversational strategies according to who we are speaking to? – and learn some answers. They should also deepen their interest and enjoyment of English as they study a varied programme of concepts and develop their skills as producers and interpreters of language.
COURSE CONTENT
The course is comprised of four units, two in each year.
At AS: F651 The Dynamics of Speech this unit has two topic areas: Speech and Children and Speech Varieties and Social Groups.
F652 Texts and Audiences this is a coursework unit, the student will produce a coursework folder of 3000 words.
At A2: F653 Culture, Language and Identity this unit has four topic areas: Language and Speech, The Language of Popular Written Texts, Language and Cultural Production and Language, Power and Identity.
F654 Media Language this is a coursework unit, the student will produce a folder of 3000 word
TEACHING
This course is taught by two teachers. Students will learn theories, analyse texts and discuss contexts. They will be expected to prepare presentations and voice their own ideas. Support and guidance will be given for the two substantial coursework folders but we are limited by Exam Board Rules; it is essential that students are prepared to work independently.
ASSESSMENT
There is a 2 hour written exam paper for F651 in which students will answer two questions, one on each topic area in response to data – probably transcripts.
F653 is also assessed by a 2 hour written exam in which students will have to answer on Language and Speech but will then have a choice from the other sections of a second question to answer.
F652 is a coursework folder comprising of 2 tasks which will be assessed internally then moderated by the Exam Board.
F654 is a coursework folder comprising of 2 tasks which will be also be assessed internally then moderated by the exam board.
Regular homeworks and assessed practice pieces will prepare students for the exams.
THE REQUIREMENTS
Students opting for this course must have a genuine curiosity about how language works. They should be prepared to learn lots of new terminology and analyse texts closely. They will be observant readers and listeners and effective writers. They will have gained A* - B at GCSE English.
THE FUTURE
English Language is a valuable and popular A level subject that is a useful basis for courses and degrees in Linguistics, Media, Journalism, Social Sciences, Advertising etc.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact Mrs H Carpenter, Subject Leader for English or Mrs S Lloyd, Sixth Form English Co-ordinator.
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