Further Details | |
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Course Code | LA01148 |
Location | Deeside |
Duration | Full Time, The AS content is taught in the first year of study. The A2 content is taught in the second year of study. |
Department | A Levels |
Start Date | 01 Sep 2025 |
End Date | 19 Jun 2026 |
Course Overview
The A Level widens students’ knowledge of aspects of language study and deepens their knowledge of how language works. Students develop their awareness of the key constituents and systems of language and learn to apply this to the analysis of a wide range of texts, spoken or written, from the present or the past. Students develop their writing skills and learn to tailor their language according to the demands of audience, purpose and genre.
AS Level - Unit 1
Exploring Language (Written examination: 1 hour 45 minutes)
Section A: Analysing Language
Section B: Contemporary English
AS Level - Unit 2
Language Issues and Original and Critical Writing (Written examination: 2 hours)
One question in two parts: one essay on a language issue and one original writing task plus an analysis linked to the language issue selected.
A2 Level -Unit 3
Language over Time (Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes)
One multi-part question and one essay question analysing language change over time.
A2 Level -Unit 4
Spoken Texts and Creative Re-casting (Written examination: 2 hours)
Section A: Analysing spoken language – one question based on unseen transcripts
Section B: Creative re-casting – one creative writing task using Section A as stimulus.
A2 Level - Unit 5
Language and Identity (Non-examination assessment: 2500-3500 words)
An investigation based on one of the following:
• language and self-representation
• language and gender
• language and culture
• language diversity
Each unit is worth 20% of the A Level qualification.
AS Level - Unit 1
Exploring Language (Written examination: 1 hour 45 minutes)
Section A: Analysing Language
Section B: Contemporary English
AS Level - Unit 2
Language Issues and Original and Critical Writing (Written examination: 2 hours)
One question in two parts: one essay on a language issue and one original writing task plus an analysis linked to the language issue selected.
A2 Level -Unit 3
Language over Time (Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes)
One multi-part question and one essay question analysing language change over time.
A2 Level -Unit 4
Spoken Texts and Creative Re-casting (Written examination: 2 hours)
Section A: Analysing spoken language – one question based on unseen transcripts
Section B: Creative re-casting – one creative writing task using Section A as stimulus.
A2 Level - Unit 5
Language and Identity (Non-examination assessment: 2500-3500 words)
An investigation based on one of the following:
• language and self-representation
• language and gender
• language and culture
• language diversity
Each unit is worth 20% of the A Level qualification.
There is a mock examination each year and regular assignments are set.
5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English Language / Welsh (1st Language) and Maths.
Note: Cannot be taken in combination with AS/A level English Combined Language and Literature.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
Note: Cannot be taken in combination with AS/A level English Combined Language and Literature.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
English Language is relevant to a wide range of HE courses and careers. It provides excellent preparation for any university course in English. The skills that are acquired through the course will enhance students’ use of the English Language and make it ideal for students wishing to pursue careers in fields such as journalism and the media, law and teaching. The focus on language frameworks also makes it very useful for students thinking of studying speech therapy.
Some courses may require equipment and/or uniforms to be purchased.
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Open Event – Yale & Yale Sixth
12/03/2025
17:30
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Accessible Open Event – Llysfasi
28/11/2024
17:00
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Accessible Open Event – Bersham Road
21/11/2024
17:00
Neurodiverse people who want to study at Cambria are invited to our Accessible Open Events.
It’s the perfect opportunity to explore everything Cambria has to offer in a sensory-supportive setting.
