The study of English Language and Literature as a combined course encourages students to develop an interest in both language and literature as interconnecting and mutually supportive disciplines. If students enjoy reading and discussing a range of literature, but also have an interest in the linguistic approaches to language – students will enjoy this course. We explore the relationship between language and literature through a wide range of reading opportunities; critically reading and responding to both literary and non-literary texts, as well as writing for different audiences and purposes.
Component 1: Telling stories (40% of A-level: 3 hour written examination) In preparation for the examination, students will learn about how and why stories of different kinds are told. Students’ understanding will be tested on the following: • narratives that construct different views of a particular place • prose fiction that constructs imaginary worlds • poetry that constructs a strong sense of personal perspective Component 2: Exploring conflict (40% of A-level: 2 hour 30 minute written examination) Within this unit, students will learn how language choices help to construct ideas of conflict between people and their societies. Students’ understanding of this subject area will be tested through a piece of re-creative writing using a set text, a critical commentary of this and a question based on a set drama text. Component 3: Making connections (20% of A-level: Investigation, internally assessed) Students will complete a personal investigation that explores a specific technique or theme in both literary and non-literary texts.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Kittoe Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4RZ |
The study of English Language and Literature as a combined course encourages students to develop an interest in both language and literature as interconnecting and mutually supportive disciplines. If students enjoy reading and discussing a range of literature, but also have an interest in the linguistic approaches to language – students will enjoy this course. We explore the relationship between language and literature through a wide range of reading opportunities; critically reading and responding to both literary and non-literary texts, as well as writing for different audiences and purposes.
Component 1: Telling stories (40% of A-level: 3 hour written examination) In preparation for the examination, students will learn about how and why stories of different kinds are told. Students’ understanding will be tested on the following: • narratives that construct different views of a particular place • prose fiction that constructs imaginary worlds • poetry that constructs a strong sense of personal perspective Component 2: Exploring conflict (40% of A-level: 2 hour 30 minute written examination) Within this unit, students will learn how language choices help to construct ideas of conflict between people and their societies. Students’ understanding of this subject area will be tested through a piece of re-creative writing using a set text, a critical commentary of this and a question based on a set drama text. Component 3: Making connections (20% of A-level: Investigation, internally assessed) Students will complete a personal investigation that explores a specific technique or theme in both literary and non-literary texts.