English Language and Literature
Course summary
As its title suggests, the course develops the skills you have acquired in GCSE English. For example, you will study fiction and drama, while developing your practical language skills through tasks involving comprehension, analysis, summary, adaptation and evaluation. In addition to this, you will undertake the study of the language of speech: both spontaneous and planned. This will include everyday varieties of speech from conversation in different contexts, to broadcast and rhetorical speech. In addition to this, you will have the opportunity to develop your own creative writing skills, both fiction and non-fiction, and you will learn how to evaluate and comment on your own writing. A-levels are taught in the classrooms and workshops at Paddington Green Campus.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 6 gcse qualifications at grade 5.0 or above | — |
History | Grade 6 in History | — |
Sociology Alternative route | Grade 6 in Sociology | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 6 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
English Language | Grade 6 in English Language | — |
As published by the school
All A-level candidates must have a minimum of 6 GCSEs – including grade 6 or above in English and grade 5 or above in Maths. English level - GCSE English Language must be a grade 6 or above and candidates should have at least Grade 6 in a related subject e.g. History, Sociology, English Literature. Mathematics level - GCSE Maths grade 5 or above.
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Assessment
Assessment is by examination (80%) at the end of the second year, and by coursework (20%).
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