Course Outline: The duration of the course is either one year to gain an AS award or two years for the full A level qualification. Most examinations are open book and students will be allowed to take in blank copies of the text. Skills: Study of this subject encourages you to extend your interests in both language and literature. Students have the chance to develop as confident and reflective readers and writers. In the two year course you will study a number of literary texts and a wide variety of non-literary material which will often be linked thematically to the literature. It is expected that, as well as reading, students have an enthusiasm for creative writing. The course may also include a theatre trip and attendance at literary events. Future progressions from this course: This is a good foundation for degree courses in linguistics, literature or a variety of arts and humanities courses. It is relevant for careers in communication, education and media and develops transferable skills of analysis and written communication.
Students must achieve a grade 9-6 in either English Language or English Literature and a grade 9-5 in the other corresponding subject.
Paper 1— Voices in speech and writing, 40% of total A level (50% of AS Level) Written examination 2hr 30 (AS – 1hr 30) Paper 2 – Varieties in Language and Literature, 40% of total A level mark (50% of AS Level1 hr 30) Written examination 2hr 30
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Hillingdon |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Clifton Gardens, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, UB10 0EJ |
Course Outline: The duration of the course is either one year to gain an AS award or two years for the full A level qualification. Most examinations are open book and students will be allowed to take in blank copies of the text. Skills: Study of this subject encourages you to extend your interests in both language and literature. Students have the chance to develop as confident and reflective readers and writers. In the two year course you will study a number of literary texts and a wide variety of non-literary material which will often be linked thematically to the literature. It is expected that, as well as reading, students have an enthusiasm for creative writing. The course may also include a theatre trip and attendance at literary events. Future progressions from this course: This is a good foundation for degree courses in linguistics, literature or a variety of arts and humanities courses. It is relevant for careers in communication, education and media and develops transferable skills of analysis and written communication.
Students must achieve a grade 9-6 in either English Language or English Literature and a grade 9-5 in the other corresponding subject.
Paper 1— Voices in speech and writing, 40% of total A level (50% of AS Level) Written examination 2hr 30 (AS – 1hr 30) Paper 2 – Varieties in Language and Literature, 40% of total A level mark (50% of AS Level1 hr 30) Written examination 2hr 30
