The A Level English Language and Literature takes two years and is assessed through 80% exam and 20% independent research. There is a clear skills progression from GCSE, where students can build upon the skills and knowledge already gained from their previous studies in English language and literature. Students will develop a wide range of skills including: Critical reading, Analysis, Evaluating and Independent research. On this course students will engage with a variety of spoken, written and multi-modal texts. They will read four compulsory set texts, all the while incorporating methods of language analysis. Methods of language analysis covers: • Phonetics, phonology and prosodics • Lexis and semantics • Grammar • Pragmatics • Discourse analysis
A grade 6 or above in English Language and English Literature.
Paper 1: Telling Stories – 3 hours. 100 marks. 40% of A Level Paper 2: Exploring Conflict 2 ½ hours. 100 marks. 40% of A Level Non-exam assessment: Making Connections A personal investigation that explores a specific technique or theme in both literary and non-literary discourse (2,500-3,000 words). Assessed by teachers – moderated by AQA. 50 marks. 20% of A-level
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Bexton Road, Knutsford, WA16 0EA |
The A Level English Language and Literature takes two years and is assessed through 80% exam and 20% independent research. There is a clear skills progression from GCSE, where students can build upon the skills and knowledge already gained from their previous studies in English language and literature. Students will develop a wide range of skills including: Critical reading, Analysis, Evaluating and Independent research. On this course students will engage with a variety of spoken, written and multi-modal texts. They will read four compulsory set texts, all the while incorporating methods of language analysis. Methods of language analysis covers: • Phonetics, phonology and prosodics • Lexis and semantics • Grammar • Pragmatics • Discourse analysis
A grade 6 or above in English Language and English Literature.
Paper 1: Telling Stories – 3 hours. 100 marks. 40% of A Level Paper 2: Exploring Conflict 2 ½ hours. 100 marks. 40% of A Level Non-exam assessment: Making Connections A personal investigation that explores a specific technique or theme in both literary and non-literary discourse (2,500-3,000 words). Assessed by teachers – moderated by AQA. 50 marks. 20% of A-level
