Edexcel International A Level English Language
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Overview
International A Level English Language Course Offers clear skills progression from IGCSE, these courses allow students to build on the skills already gained and prepare for their next steps.
It will use a variety of assessment styles including critical reading, data analysis, evaluation, the ability to develop and sustain arguments and a number of different writing skills which are invaluable for both further study and future employment.
Description
Awarding Body: Edexcel
Specification codes: XEN01/ YEN01
Edexcel Exams: January and June
Modules
Candidates for Edexcel International A Level English Language Level study the AS topics:
1.Language: Context and identity
- The range of contexts in which language is produced and received
- How the contexts of production and reception affect language choices
- How writers/speakers present themselves to their audience in a variety of modes
- How writers/speakers choose language to reflect and construct their identity or identities
- How writers create texts for different forms, purposes, audiences, and contexts.
2.Language in Transition
- The influence of other languages on the development of English
- Pidgins and creoles
- The development of English outside the British Isles.
- Students will explore the ways in which languages change, with a focus on English in a global context.
- Students will need to know about the mechanisms of language change but they will not need to study the historical development of English.
Edexcel A Level English Language Candidates also study these additional topics:
3. Crafting Language (writing)
- Study a range of specified writing genres and appropriate style models
- Demonstrate their skills as writers in re-creating texts for different context, purpose and audience.
4. Investigating Language
- Students will select one research focus from four topic areas:
- Contemporary Global English
- Children’s Language Development
- Language and Power
- Language and Technology
Exam Papers
Paper 1: Language: Context and identity
Written Examination: 1 hour 45 minutes
Availability: January and June
Assessment overview:
Students answer two compulsory questions: one question from Section A and one question from Section B.
50 marks
Paper 2: Language in Transition
Written Examination: 1 hour 45 minutes
Availability: January and June
Assessment overview:
Students answer two compulsory questions: one question from Section A and one question from Section B based on unseen transcripts. The unseen transcripts are presented in a Source Booklet for students.
50 marks
Paper 3: Crafting Language (writing)
Written Examination: 2 hours
Availability: January and June
Assessment overview:
Students answer two compulsory questions: One from Section A and one from Section B.
50 marks.
Paper 4: Investigating Language
Written Examination: 2 hours
Availability: January and June
Assessment overview:
Pre-released materials will be provided in order for students to focus their research. For each topic a subtopic pre-released on the website (in May for the January examination series and in January for the June examination series).
Students answer two compulsory questions on one overall subtopic: one question from Section A and one question from Section B.
50 marks.
Who is this course for?
This International A Level English languageCourse is ideal for anyone wishing to gain knowledge and understanding of this subject or for anyone who wishes to study at a higher level at University and gain UCAS points.
Requirements
The entry requirements are reading and writing skills and maths to at least GCSE grade C or equivalent. You will need to have general skills and knowledge base associated with a GCSE course or equivalent standard. You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 24 months from initial registration with the full support of your Tutor.
Career path
Students in the past have progressed onto the following degrees:
• English Studies • Psychology • Training Teachers
• Business Studies • History • Sociology
• Law
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