English Language & Literature (Combined)

English Language & Literature (Combined)
This enables students to become skilled at both literary and language study. On the course you will be encouraged to read and analyse literacy texts including poems, plays and novels. You will also apply technical language knowledge to the analysis of texts and produce pieces of original writing.

What will I study?
In year one - the course is designed to encourage integrated literary and linguistic analysis. You will study a range of literary and non-literary texts. There will also be the opportunity to develop your own writing skills within given frameworks. You will study the following:
· Integrated analysis and text production.
· Analysing speech and its representation.
In year two the focus is on comparative studies and will demand the study of two paired texts. There will be continued opportunities for you to develop your own writing skills.

How is the course assessed?
AS-Level: Assessment will be through two examinations.
A2-Level: Assessment will be through one examination (60%) and one course work module (40%).

What enrichment will there be?
Activities include:
· Trips to theatres

What could I do next?
The AS or A-Level will allow you to pursue a range of vocational and non-vocational university courses. It has often been particularly popular with students interested in journalism.
This is an attractive qualification for career paths in which communication skills are especially important.