English Language & Literature is about … • reading and responding to a range of writing about Paris: travel guides, magazine articles and autobiographies, as well as prose • discussing what motivates people to write and exploring your reactions to the writing choices they make (including the chance for you to write creatively and comment on your choices and effects) • using both the above experiences to help you with your own investigation exploring themes or techniques used in literary and non-literary texts of your choice.
Name: English Language & Literature A Level Qualification title: GCE A Level in English Language and Literature Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment This course builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills established at GCSE. It offers an integrated approach to the study of language and literature with a particular focus on why language changes, and how this is reflected in written and from different genres and periods. A key feature of the specification is the opportunity it provides students to respond creatively to texts, both in coursework and examined units. You will develop independence in analysing and commenting on a range of texts. Methods of language analysis are integrated into activities across all units. Paper 1: Telling Stories (40% of A-Level) As well as a range of media and literary texts in the Paris anthology, you will have the opportunity to read texts such as The Lovely Bones, Frankenstein, The Handmaid’s Tale and the poetry of Carol Ann Duffy. Methods of language analysis are integrated into the activities • Remembered Places - the representation of place – the place is Paris! • Imagined Worlds - point of view and genre in prose • Poetic Voices - the forms and functions of poetic voice Assessed by written exam: 3 hours • Section A – Remembered Places: One compulsory question on the AQA Anthology: Paris (40 marks) • Section B – Imagined Worlds: One question from a choice of two on prose set text (35 marks) • Section C – Poetic Voices: Paper 2: Exploring Conflict (40% of A-Level) • Writing about Society - the role of the individual in society, and re-creative writing based on set texts • Critical commentary - evaluating own writing • Dramatic Encounters - conflict in drama Assessed written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes Section A – Writing about Society • One piece of re-creative writing using set texts from a choice of The Kite Runner, The Great Gatsby, Into the Wild (25 marks) • Critical commentary explaining your choices (30 marks) Section B – Dramatic Encounters • One question from a choice of two on drama set text (from choice of A Steetcar name Desire, Othello, All My Sons) (45 marks) Non-exam assessment (previously called ‘coursework’): Making Connections (20% of A-Level) A personal investigation that explores a specific technique or theme in both literary and non-literary discourse (2,500-3,000 words) • Making Connections - investigation on a chosen theme and texts you select for yourself. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20151130 12:32:48 Updated 20161118 12:28:17
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