English Literature
Course summary
Achieving at least a grade 4 in GCSE English Language can open up a wide range of new opportunities including promotion at work, university entrance, training courses (teaching/accountancy) or access courses. In addition, you will acquire skills which you can apply in many aspects of your everyday life. As part of the course, you will learn to investigate and analyze language as well as experiment and use language, creatively. You will also learn advanced grammar rules, spelling, vocabulary, punctuation and sentence structure while developing your ability to understand and compare texts such as fiction and non-fiction on set themes. You will write reviews, articles and narratives as well as study spoken language. Achieving this qualification will increase your confidence and motivation. The skills you gain will be invaluable in the workplace or in any further learning.
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 4.0 or above | — |
English Language | Grade 6 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 6 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
6 GCSEs grade 9-4 (grade A -C) in academic subjects, including English & Maths. Some subjects will require grade 9-6 (grade A -B) to study at AS level. Minimum grade 6 in GCSE English Literature plus a grade 6 in GCSE English Language
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Assessment
You will be regularly assessed during your course and receive feedback to help you develop the skills required for the external exams. GCSE English Language is assessed in three parts: •Paper 1. Explorations in creative reading and writing. (Exam 1 hour 45 mins.) •Paper 2. Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives (Exam 1 hour 45 mins.) Speaking and Listening: to be completed in class.
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