A Level English Language and Literature

Subjects covered AS Paper 1: Views and Voices You will learn how language choices help to shape the representations of different worlds and perspectives in literary fiction. You will apply your knowledge to the following: • Prose fiction that constructs imaginary worlds • Poetry that constructs a strong sense of personal perspective. AS Paper 2: People and Places You will learn about the ways in which writers and speakers present narratives about places, beginning with a general focus on broad questions such as: • Why do people tell stories about places? • How do writers and speakers present places, societies, people and events? AS Assessment Pattern Two Exam papers of 1½ hours each A Level Paper 1: Telling Stories You will learn about the ways in which writers and speakers present stories, beginning with a general focus on broad questions such as: • Why do people tell stories? • What ingredients do stories need to have? • What makes a good story? • How are stories told in different modes? • Is there a special kind of story called ‘literature’? A Level Paper 2: Exploring Conflict You will study the AQA Anthology: Paris. The anthology includes a wide range of text types with a particular emphasis on non-fiction and non-literary material. In this part of the subject content, students explore speech and other genres. A Level: Non Exam Assessment (NEA): Making Connections This part of the course requires you to make connections between a literary text and some non-literary material. A Level Assessment Pattern Paper 1: 3 hours examination Paper 2: 2 ½ hours examination NEA: Personal investigation of 2, – 3, words. Careers English can be an enjoyable subject to study for pleasure. However, it could also be a useful asset for any university or career choice you make. The skills you will learn on the course will enhance all aspects of your communication and equip you with excellent evaluative and analytical skills.