The study of this course encourages students to develop their interest in both language and literature as interconnecting and mutually supportive disciplines. This course allows students to develop as independent, confident and reflective readers and writers.
At AS, this specification will enable candidates to develop integrated literary and linguistic analysis. Set texts will be analysed using appropriate terminology. Students will develop their own writing skills and be able to write fluently and coherently in response to questions.
At A2, the specification utilises coursework as a means of developing integrated literary and linguistic analysis. Candidates will demonstrate the use of appropriate terminology when analysing set texts. For A2, set texts will include poetry.
The AS Modules
Unit 1: Integrated Analysis and Text Production – two texts studied:
• Literary and stylistic issues – the use of language and style to develop and explore issues with the texts.
• Language production Task – candidates adopt a different style/voice.
External Assessment – 1 hour 30 minutes (50% of total AS, 25% of total A-Level marks)
Unit 2: Analysing Speech and its Representation – one text studied:
• Unseen comparative analysis of different speech texts
• Examination of speech and other stylistic issues within the set texts.
External Assessment – 1 hour 30 minutes (50% of total AS, 25% of total A-Level marks)
The A2 Modules
Unit 3: Comparative Analysis and Text Adaptation – one text studied:
• Unseen comparison of three texts.
• Production task linked to one non-fiction set text.
External Assessment – 1 hour 30 minutes (30% of total A-Level marks)
Unit 4: Comparative Analysis Through Independent Study – two texts studied:
• Free choice of question on studied texts.
• Comparison of two set texts.
• 1500-2500 words.
• Evidence of drafting required.
Internal Assessment (20% of total A-Level marks)
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements for this subject is a B in English Language at GCSE.