GCSE English Language

Course objectives

The course enables students to understand and respond to what they hear, read and experience. It allows students to communicate accurately, appropriately, confidently and effectively whilst encouraging them to enjoy and appreciate a variety of language.

The course complements students' ability to work with information and ideas in other areas of study, for example, by developing skills of analysis, synthesis and the drawing of inferences. It also promotes students' personal development and gives them an understanding of themselves and others.

Unit information

Students will study skills following GCSE specifications in English language that will enable students to:

• Read a wide range of texts, fluently and with good understanding
• Read critically, and use knowledge gained from wide reading to inform and improve their own writing
• Write effectively and coherently using Standard English appropriately
• Use grammar correctly, punctuate and spell accurately
  
• Acquire and apply a wide vocabulary, alongside a knowledge and understanding of grammatical terminology, and linguistic conventions for reading, writing and spoken language.
  

In addition, GCSE specifications in English language will enable students to:

• Listen to and understand spoken language, and use spoken Standard English effectively.

Spoken language will be reported on as part of the qualification, but it will not form part of the final mark and grade.

Why study

English Language is a core subject and must be studied at Key Stage Four. English Language is central to progression in your life and in your career and it is an essential requirement for all Post 16 courses and in the world of work.

English Language will allow you to demonstrate the use of English in real life, investigate how language is used and to draw on your own experience. All colleges, universities and employers will require you to communicate clearly and precisely with confidence both verbally and on paper.

Careers options

Teaching, Broadcasting, Marketing, Author, Public Relations, Advertising, Publishing, Law, Journalism, Sales, Administration.

Key contact

Mrs K Traves