This one year ‘Fast Track’ course is suitable for those who require a GCSE in English at grade ‘C’ or above to progress to further study on College programmes such as ‘ACCESS to Higher Education’, or for those who plan to study at degree level, since the great majority of universities now expect applicants to have a good GCSE in this subject. For many 16-18 year old Full time learners, the College’s Functional Skills English course will be more appropriate.
Name: GCSE - ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEVEL 2 Qualification title: GCSE in English A Qualification type: Assessment Your overall mark will be based on: Controlled assessments carried out at various points as the courses progresses, (40%); consisting of: a written response to literary texts studied in class, including one original piece of writing, based on personal experience, and or fiction 3 listening and speaking tasks (20%) One external examination (60%); consisting of 2 hour one paper, to test understanding of media texts and writing skills. Controlled assessments carried out at various points as the courses progresses, (40%); consisting of: •a written response to literary texts studied in class, including one original piece of writing, based on personal experience, and or fiction •3 listening and speaking tasks (20%) •One external examination (60%); consisting of 2 hour one paper, to test understanding of media texts and writing skills. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20110516 03:58:36 Updated 20170117 11:51:55
Course Textbooks Recommended: •Collins College Dictionary and Thesaurus •Don Shiach, Basic Grammar •Don Shiach, Basic Punctuation •Michael Temple, Basic Spelling Equipment required Course Textbooks Recommended: •Collins College Dictionary and Thesaurus •Don Shiach, Basic Grammar •Don Shiach, Basic Punctuation •Michael Temple, Basic Spelling
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Title: GCSE in English A Qualification: GCSE in English A Classification: Languages, Literature and Culture