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English Language and English Literature

17/4/2018

 
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
All students! It is a compulsory subject; grade 5 is required by many colleges and employers. English is necessary for all who want to communicate through speaking or writing and who want to deepen their skills of analysis.
 
English Language & Literature are studied and lead to two GCSEs.
 
EXAM BOARD, COURSE CONTENT & ASSESSMENT DETAILS
Exam Board—AQA
 
English Language
Two exam papers
 
Paper 1: Explorations in creative reading and writing - 50%
 
Paper 2: Writers’ viewpoints and perspective - 50%
 
In addition, there is a spoken component and this grade is reported separately on the English certificate.
 
English Literature
Two exam papers
 
Paper 1: Shakespeare & 19th Century novel - 40%
 
Paper 2: Modern texts & poetry - 60%
 
WHAT CAN THIS COURSE LEAD TO POST 16?
The qualification will help you get on to the Post 16 course of your choice and many employers will take your English qualification into account when deciding whether to employ you or not. A Level English Language and English Literature are offered at Sidmouth College in the Sixth Form. A good standard of English is also a pre-requisite for many other A Levels that require extensive written work.
 
FOR WHAT CAREERS WILL THIS COURSE BE USEFUL?
English is relevant for all and, taken to a high level, can lead to careers in areas such as Journalism, Teaching, Law and Politics.


Contact Head of Department, Mrs Angela Lucas for further information:
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