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Fun Run Fundraising
A huge well done to all the students and staff who ran the Blackpool Beaverbrooks 10K last Sunday.
Olympic Spirit at Blackpool Sixth Form
The college will host its first community sports day with over 150 young people taking part, including pupils from at least...
Art students break “Out of the Frame” for exhibition in Thornton
Blackpool Sixth Form art and design students will be breaking out of the Frame for their exhibition at the Kiln House Gallery...
England Rugby coach speaks to Blackpool Sixth Form sport students
Brian Ashton, the head coach of the England rugby team that reached the final of the 2007 Rugby World Cup, delivered a...
Rugby Academy Boss prepares for Paralympic role
Paul Moran who heads up the Blackpool Sixth Form Rugby Academy has had a early insight into the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic...Announcements
Battle of the Bands
29th May 7.00pm
Performing Arts Musical Theatre Showcase
31st May 7.30pm
Pre-Sixth Form Conference
2nd July 8.45am - 4.00pm
English Language
English Language at Blackpool Sixth Form involves looking at how language works in society and how we use language in our everyday lives. You’ll cover three different topics in the first year: Language and Power, Language and Technology and Language and Gender and you’ll develop your skills of analysis and evaluation. This course allows you to showcase your creative talents too as you will be required to write in a number of different styles for your coursework modules.
Did you know? Each year our students get the opportunity to go on a trip to Stratford and London.
Specific requirements
Grade B in GCSE English Language preferred, but if students with a grade C are enthusiastic and are willing to attend an English Language Summer School day before the start of term then they are welcome to apply.
What will I study?
AS
Coursework module
• 2 pieces of Original Writing
• 2 commentaries of these pieces
Exam module
• Categorising Texts and Language and Social Contexts
A2
Coursework module
• An Investigation in to an area of language study – you choose!
• A Media Text to accompany your Investigation
Exam module
• Language Acquisition and Language Change
Assessment
Both AS and A2 years: 60% exams and 40% coursework.
Where does it lead
Our students go on to pursue careers in education, marketing, public relations and many other areas.
Exam board: AQA
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