A Level English Language & Literature
John Henry Newman Catholic College - Solihull
01217705331
Chelmsley Road, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, B37 5GA
Course summary

English Language and Literature integrates the study of language and literature. You will consider how linguistic and literary methods are related and explore these links in texts. You will study literature and produce your own pieces of creative writing based upon these studies. What will I learn? Remembered Places Imagined Worlds Poetic Voices Writing about Society Critical commentary Dramatic Encounters Making Connections

Entry requirements

Students will be expected to have a minimum of a grade 6 in GCSE English Language. Students must have a passion for reading literary texts, including those of different genres and centuries.

How you'll be assessed

aper 1: Telling Stories One compulsory question on the AQA Anthology: Paris One question from a choice of two on prose set text One question from a choice of two on poetry set text Paper 2: Exploring Conflict One piece of re-creative writing using set text Critical commentary One question from a choice of two on drama set text Non-exam assessment: A personal investigation that explores a specific technique or theme in both literary and non-literary discourse

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthoritySolihull
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressChelmsley Road, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, B37 5GA