GCSE English
Key FactsPart-time, day only, 30 Weeks (2 hours per week), level two course
Course OverviewGCSE English is an intensive course that offers students the opportunity to study a wide variety of texts and to develop their speaking, listening and written skills. Students should expect a minimum of 2 hours private study per week.
Analysis of media text, a Shakespeare play and prose ("Of Mice and Men ") plus poetry from other cultures. Development of writing and comprehension skills.
What you could do after this courseGCSE English is an essential qualification for entry into higher education. It is also a requirement in many jobs such as the civil service, teaching, the armed forces and the police force.
Entry Requirements
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There are no formal entry requirements, however, an interest in reading is helpful (see Further Information).
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The College welcomes applicants over 21 years of age, each application is considered on individual merit and formal qualifications may not be required dependant upon experience
How the course will be assessedThe Coursework consists of:
40% speaking and listening, 20% reading and writing and 20% 4 pieces of coursework:
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Based on the study of one Act of a Shakespeare play
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Response to prose ("Of Mice and Men", John Steinbeck)
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Personal writing: to explore, imagine, entertain
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Personal writing: to inform, explain, describe
Examinations:Paper 1
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Q1 Media Texts
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Q2 Non-fiction texts (unseen)
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Q3 Writing to argue, persuade, advise
Paper 2
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Q1 Addresses pre-released and unseen poems
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Q2 Writing to analyse, review, comment
Things you must have for the courseNot applicable
Fee£130
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