A Level English Language
| Subject | English Language |
| Exam Board | AQA |
| Qualifications | A Level English Language |
| Specification | Click Here |
| Order of Units |
Component 1: Language, the individual and society - 1 exam [40% of final grade] Students answer 3 questions based on analysis of two unseen texts (70 marks) as well as 1 question on Children’s language development (30 marks) Component 2: Language, diversity and change - 1 exam [40% of final grade] Students write one evaluative essay from a choice of either language diversity or language change (30 marks) and write one evaluative essay on language discourses (40 marks) and a directed writing task (30 marks) Component 3: Non-examined assessment - Language in Action [20% of final grade] Students complete a Language investigation of 2000 words (10%) and an Original writing and commentary of 750 words each (10%) |
| Suggested Resources | All resources (including a textbook) are provided to students on confirmation of joining the course. |
| Expected Homework Hours Per Week |
Exams – It is recommended that you spend a minimum of 3 hours a week working on revision notes or researching around topics to secure your understanding prior to the exam. Coursework - Assignments and research is completed independently during Year 12 and it is essential that all coursework deadlines are met. |
| Learning Platforms Used | MS Teams and Satchel One |
| Submission of Bridging Work |
Complete tasks 2, 7 and 10 in the attached pack ‘Leaping into Language’. Please send your completed bridging packs to: LMetsaranta@stj.kent.sch.uk |