This English Language and Literature course offers opportunities for you to develop your subject expertise by engaging creatively, critically and independently with a wide range of texts. You will learn to use literary and linguistic concepts and methods to analyse literary and non-literary texts from a range of modes and genres. You will develop your skills as writers and your skills in analysis through essay writing and re-creative writing. You will study a range of set texts throughout the course. These will consist of a collection of themed non-fiction texts (including autobiography, advertisements and transcripts of speech), a drama text, a collection of poetry and classic prose fiction.
- 5 or above in GCSE English Language or Literature - Five Grade 9 – 4 GCSEs or equivalent, including a grade 4 or above in both Maths and English
The course will be assessed as follows: • Paper 1: Telling Stories (non-fiction anthology, prose fiction and poetry anthology) – written examination. • Paper 2: Exploring Conflict (recreative writing based on a prose set text with critical commentary and study of a play) – written examination. • Non-exam Assessment: Making Connections (an independent investigation on a chosen theme and texts) – centre assessed and moderated by the exam board.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Highbury Road, Hitchin, SG4 9RS |
This English Language and Literature course offers opportunities for you to develop your subject expertise by engaging creatively, critically and independently with a wide range of texts. You will learn to use literary and linguistic concepts and methods to analyse literary and non-literary texts from a range of modes and genres. You will develop your skills as writers and your skills in analysis through essay writing and re-creative writing. You will study a range of set texts throughout the course. These will consist of a collection of themed non-fiction texts (including autobiography, advertisements and transcripts of speech), a drama text, a collection of poetry and classic prose fiction.
- 5 or above in GCSE English Language or Literature - Five Grade 9 – 4 GCSEs or equivalent, including a grade 4 or above in both Maths and English
The course will be assessed as follows: • Paper 1: Telling Stories (non-fiction anthology, prose fiction and poetry anthology) – written examination. • Paper 2: Exploring Conflict (recreative writing based on a prose set text with critical commentary and study of a play) – written examination. • Non-exam Assessment: Making Connections (an independent investigation on a chosen theme and texts) – centre assessed and moderated by the exam board.