New GCEs for 2008
GCE English Language A (2700)
Summary of benefits
AS learners:
- explore language production and variation through the mutually illuminating activities of writing in different forms and textual analysis
- have the opportunity to explore creative and transactional forms of writing
- will develop their understanding of how language creates meanings in written, spoken and electronic modes.
The AS course also provides learners who may not specialise further in English Language with valuable insights into:
- the language development of children
- the importance of cultural sensitivity in language.
A2 learners explore:
- how the English language has changed since 1600 and is changing today
- how English varies globally, regionally and socially
- cultural debates about the nature and significance of language
- how to carry out language research on topics of their own choice
Stretch and challenge is provided for A2 learners by:
- Unit 3 Section B: Language Debates which requires learners to communicate their knowledge about language to a non-specialist audience, tackling folklinguistic views.
- Unit 4 Language Investigation which requires primary and secondary research skills and the ability to work independently.
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