A-Level English Language Distance Learning Course by Oxbridge

Description

⏳ Study Hours

Anticipate committing between 250 and 300 hours to this comprehensive course. This estimate includes time dedicated to the completion of assignments. 

💻 Study Method

Our digital learning platform offers an engaging, dynamic, and flexible learning experience. Should you prefer hard copies, all learning materials can be printed at your convenience. We utilise a multitude of media to deliver this course, including videos, quizzes, and interactive exercises. 

📚 Course Duration

Embark on your learning voyage today.

Benefit from unlimited support from our dedicated tutors for up to 24 months from your enrolment date.

✍️ Assessment

Examinations are scheduled from Summer 2022.

Your course will culminate in two standard written exams:

Official Examinations:

• 2 hours 30 minutes, accounting for 40% of your total grade
• 2 hours 30 minutes, accounting for 40% of your total grade
• 1 coursework task, contributing 20% of your total grade (refer to NEA section)

We will provide a guaranteed exam location at one of our many centres nationwide for your convenience.

Assignments

During your course journey, you will be asked to complete:

• 10 assignments

These are non-graded tasks designed to provide opportunities for tutor feedback and to gauge your progress.

Non-exam Assessment (NEA):

• 1 coursework task, contributing 20% of your total grade

This coursework, part of the A-level assessment, is completed during your learning journey and forwarded to your exam centre for marking. More details will be provided upon enrolment.

🎓 Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion, you will be awarded an A-Level in English Language by AQA (7702). This syllabus is specifically selected for its compatibility with distance learning. Your certification will be identical to those conferred by traditional schools, colleges, and universities.

📚 Additional Information

Difficulty - Level 3

Pre-requisites - A strong recommendation of prior study in English language to GCSE level or equivalent.

UCAS Points - 56

📘 Course Content

1. Methods of language analysis

   • Phonetics, phonology and prosodics
   • Graphology
   • Lexis and semantics
   • Grammar, including morphology
   • Pragmatics
   • Discourse

2. Textual variations and representations

   • The textual range (various subjects, writers, audiences)
   • Functions of the texts
   • Identity and representations
   • How audiences are addressed and positioned
   • Structure and organisation of the texts

3. Children’s language development

   • Phonological, pragmatic, lexical, semantic and grammatical development
   • The development of written language
   • The functions of children’s language
   • Theories and research about language development

4. Diversity and change

   • Language in its wider social, geographical and temporal contexts
   • Processes of language change
   • Social attitudes to language diversity and change

5. Language discourses

   • Studying texts that convey attitudes to language diversity and change
   • Methods of conveying views and opinions about language issues: representations, identities and positioning.
   • Connecting to discourses about language
   • The directed writing task

6. Language Investigation (NEA)

   • Choosing an investigation focus
   • Carrying out the investigation (including ethics, record keeping and referencing)
   • Organising and analysing the data and interpretation of findings
   • Concluding your investigation

7. Original writing (NEA)

   • An overview of the assessment and marking criteria, including organising and referencing work
   • Choosing your area of original writing (Power of persuasion, storytelling & power of information)
   • Choosing and analysing style models
   • Producing a reflective commentary

8. Preparing for the A Level examinations

   • Revision Tips
   • Exam Techniques
   • Preparing for Paper 1
   • Preparing for Paper 2

Delve into the subtleties and nuances of the English language, studying everything from phonetics to pragmatics, grammar to graphology, and language development to discourses. This course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the richness and diversity of English, equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed for your A-Level examination.