GCSE English
A Level
In Ashington
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Ashington
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Different dates available
It is recommended that students will already have followed the GCSE English Language course and achieved a minimum of a grade D at GCSE or have Level 2 Functional Skills. Admission to the course will be dependent on previous study/qualification and/or interview. You will benefit from excellent facilities that are of industry standard so you'll be prepared for your future career.At Northumberland College you will be treated as an individual and given opportunities to study subjects you may not have tried before, as well as opportunities to grow and develop so that you are prepared for your next steps, whether this is university or starting out in the first stage of your career.
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About this course
It is recommended that students will already have followed the GCSE English Language course and achieved a minimum of a grade D at GCSE or have Level 2 Functional Skills. Admission to the course will be dependent on previous study/qualification and/or interview.
WJEC GCSE in English Language Level 2
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Subjects
- Writing
- IT
- English
Course programme
What will I study on the course?
You will complete 3 units as detailed below plus 3 speaking and listening assessments.
Unit 1: English Today
This is internally assessed under controlled conditions, and externally moderated by Edexcel and includes:
*Developing reading skills to analyse contemporary non-fiction texts
*Developing writing skills to express ideas and information clearly and accurately
Unit 2: The Writers Voice
This is an externally examined unit that involves:
*Studying written language based on EITHER a non-fiction text OR a Different Cultures prose text
*Writing to analyse situations, issues or problems from a familiar context using evidence to support views or opinions
Unit 3: The Spoken Language
This is internally assessed under controlled conditions, and externally moderated by Edexcel and includes:
*Developing skills in speaking and listening
*Developing skills in analysing the spoken language we hear and use
*Developing skills in writing for the spoken voice a choice from speeches and stories with a focus on dialogue and scripts
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GCSE English