Designed with a focus on the integration of language and literature, this new specification enables you to understand how linguistic and literary methods are related and to explore these links in a range of different texts. Offering clear skills progression from GCSE, this course allows you to build on the skills and knowledge already gained and prepare for the next steps. • Views and Voices • People and Places • Telling Stories
You should have at least 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above, with English Language & Literature at a grade 6 or above. This is a level 3 course, which demands a high level of literacy, thinking ability and organisational skills.
There are two assessments at A Level: Paper 1: Telling Stories - a written exam of 3 hours - 40% of A Level. 1 question on the AQA Anthology: Paris (40 marks); 1 question on prose set text (35 marks) and 1 question on poetry set text (25 marks). Paper 2 - Exploring Conflict - written exam of 2 hours 30 minutes - 40% of A Level. 1 piece of re-creative writing using the set text and a critical commentary, and 1 question on the drama set text. Methods of language analysis are integrated into the activities on both papers. Non-exam assessment: Making Connections - an investigation on a chosen theme and texts, about 2,500 - 3000 words. It is assessed by your subject teachers and constitutes 20% of the A Level.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Blakeshall Lane, Wolverley, Kidderminster, DY11 5XQ |
Designed with a focus on the integration of language and literature, this new specification enables you to understand how linguistic and literary methods are related and to explore these links in a range of different texts. Offering clear skills progression from GCSE, this course allows you to build on the skills and knowledge already gained and prepare for the next steps. • Views and Voices • People and Places • Telling Stories
You should have at least 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above, with English Language & Literature at a grade 6 or above. This is a level 3 course, which demands a high level of literacy, thinking ability and organisational skills.
There are two assessments at A Level: Paper 1: Telling Stories - a written exam of 3 hours - 40% of A Level. 1 question on the AQA Anthology: Paris (40 marks); 1 question on prose set text (35 marks) and 1 question on poetry set text (25 marks). Paper 2 - Exploring Conflict - written exam of 2 hours 30 minutes - 40% of A Level. 1 piece of re-creative writing using the set text and a critical commentary, and 1 question on the drama set text. Methods of language analysis are integrated into the activities on both papers. Non-exam assessment: Making Connections - an investigation on a chosen theme and texts, about 2,500 - 3000 words. It is assessed by your subject teachers and constitutes 20% of the A Level.