AS/A2 English Language and Literature

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The course will enable you to:  develop an understanding of the ways in which forms and meanings in language are shaped  write creatively and analytically  compare spoken and written language  pursue your interest and enjoyment in literature and language  study a range of literary and non-literary texts and make informed opinions on them  understand how culture, history, society and context influence texts The course will enable you to:  become an independent and confident reader and thinker  develop your understanding of how language works  talk and write critically and persuasively about a broad range of texts of different types and periods  make your own informed judgements on plays, novels and poems  apply ideas from texts to your own experience  develop a detailed understanding of the features of spoken language  experiment with original writing

Course information

Name: AS/A2 English Language and Literature Qualification title: AS/A2 English Language and Literature Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Paper 1 Telling Stories Exam 3 hours 40% You will sit an exam comprising of three sections. Section A will ask you to compare two texts from an Anthology that you will have studied about Paris and how places are represented. Section B is all about Imagined Worlds and how point of view and genre in prose is established. You will study one set text from a list that includes Frankenstein, Dracula, The Handmaid’s Tale and The Lovely Bones. Section C will require you to study poetry. You are likely to study the poems of Carol Ann Duffy. Paper 2 Exploring Conflict Exam 2 hours 30 minutes 40% This is the second exam you will sit. Section A is a re-creative writing task and critical commentary of your own writing using a set text. The texts include Into the Wild, The Suspicions of Mr Whicher, The Great Gatsby and The Kite Runner. The unit is concerned with the role of the individual in society. Section B is all about Dramatic Encounters. You will study one text from Othello, All My Sons, A Streetcar Named Desire or The Herd There is also a non-exam assessment worth 20% This unit will require you to undertake a personal investigation that explores a specific technique or theme in both literary and non-literary discourse. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20160322 16:53:35 Updated 20160323 11:30:34

Entry requirements

You will want to have your own copies of set texts in order to write your own notes and comments in them; their cost is modest. You will also have the opportunity to take part in trips and visits, these are optional, but we believe they will enrich your enjoyment of English. Costs may vary but would normally be around £25 (funding can be found in cases of hardship). Equipment required You will want to have your own copies of set texts in order to write your own notes and comments in them; their cost is modest. You will also have the opportunity to take part in trips and visits, these are optional, but we believe they will enrich your enjoyment of English. Costs may vary but would normally be around £25 (funding can be found in cases of hardship).

Provider

The Commonweal School
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Address

The Mall Town: Swindon