Course Summary
Students will develop their linguistic and literary knowledge through study of a broad range of texts, from different times, including non-fiction spoken and written texts, novels, drama and poetry. They will acquire and develop the analytical tools needed to explore language choices in detail and to become confident and insightful readers. They will go on to explore how linguistic and literary approaches can relate to each other as disciplines and enable increasingly sophisticated interpretations of texts. Students will also have opportunities to develop skills as producers of language and have opportunities for original writing.
The study of A Level Language and Literature will enable learners to become responsible for their own learning, develop confidence in discussing ideas and become more deeply engaged in how language is used by writers and speakers.
Careers / Progression
Students who complete the course will be well prepared for further specialist study on linguistic or literature courses at university, or diverse courses or careers in many fields, for example journalism, media, business, politics, philosophy, business, education and law.
Past students have gone on to study a range of English based courses at University including Journalism, Creative Writing, American Studies, Teaching and English Literature.
Entry Requirements
Grade 5 in English Language or English Literature.
Examination Board
Assessment
|
Component |
Percentage of Course |
Content |
|
1 – Exploring Fiction and Non-Fiction Texts |
16% |
Written examination comparing one specified text from the anthology with an unseen text. |
|
2 - The Language of Poetry and Plays |
32% |
Written examination. Section A. Essay comparing one specified poetry text with another of the student's choice. Section B. Essay analysing an extract from the play ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’. |
|
3 – Reading as a writer, Writing as a reader |
32% |
Choose one of two generic questions on an aspect of the narrative from of The Great Gatsby. Final examination. Choice of two story outlines to develop as the beginning of a narrative. |
|
4 – Independent Study- Analysing and Producing Texts |
20% |
Coursework portfolio: Task 1: Analytical and comparative writing Task 2: Original non-fiction writing. |
Careers / Progression
Students who complete the course will be well prepared for further specialist study on linguistic or literature courses at university, or diverse courses or careers in many fields, for example journalism, media, business, politics, philosophy, business, education and law.
Past students have gone on to study a range of English based courses at University including Journalism, Creative Writing, American Studies, Teaching and English Literature.