A Level English Language and Literature links the skills of both English Literature and English Language allowing you to study novels, poetry and plays alongside non-fiction texts. This variety will develop your linguistic and analytical skills as well as providing exciting opportunities for creative writing. You will be taught how to use a base novel to recreate a voice in literature, alongside writing a commentary on your own craft. You will, of course, also write essays about writers and then explore connections between non-fiction and fiction texts in the NEA. This module allows you to develop a range of skills that are subject specific as well as transferable by encouraging in-depth, critical and contextual thinking in response to a range of texts.
You should have GCSE English Literature and English Language at Grade 5 or above. For any English A Level, a love of writing and a commitment to undertaking extensive, independent and challenging reading is imperative. Students are required to meet the General Entry Requirement of a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 6 with at least GCSE grade 4 in English Language and maths.
Paper 1 – Written exam: 3 hours. 100 marks. 40% of A Level Paper 2 – Written exam: 2 hrs. 30 mins. 100 marks 40% of A Level Non Exam Assessment (NEA) – A personal investigation that explores a specific technique or theme in both literary and non-literary discourse (2,500 – 3,000 words) 20% of A Level
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| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | York Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2DJ |
A Level English Language and Literature links the skills of both English Literature and English Language allowing you to study novels, poetry and plays alongside non-fiction texts. This variety will develop your linguistic and analytical skills as well as providing exciting opportunities for creative writing. You will be taught how to use a base novel to recreate a voice in literature, alongside writing a commentary on your own craft. You will, of course, also write essays about writers and then explore connections between non-fiction and fiction texts in the NEA. This module allows you to develop a range of skills that are subject specific as well as transferable by encouraging in-depth, critical and contextual thinking in response to a range of texts.
You should have GCSE English Literature and English Language at Grade 5 or above. For any English A Level, a love of writing and a commitment to undertaking extensive, independent and challenging reading is imperative. Students are required to meet the General Entry Requirement of a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 6 with at least GCSE grade 4 in English Language and maths.
Paper 1 – Written exam: 3 hours. 100 marks. 40% of A Level Paper 2 – Written exam: 2 hrs. 30 mins. 100 marks 40% of A Level Non Exam Assessment (NEA) – A personal investigation that explores a specific technique or theme in both literary and non-literary discourse (2,500 – 3,000 words) 20% of A Level