The course seeks to encourage the study and enjoyment of Language and Literature and the ways that they complement each other. In this respect, it is a natural progression from GCSE English, incorporating the study of a wide and diverse range of texts and the consideration of how meanings are created for a particular audience. At the same time, the course will develop skills in using language for a variety of purposes. Year 12 Paper 1 - Views and Voices Paper 2 - People and Places Texts studied will include The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Attwood, AQA Anthology: Paris, poetry by Carol Ann Duffy Year 13 Paper 1 - Telling Stories Paper 2 - Exploring Conflict Non-exam Assessment Students will The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, Othello by William Shakespeare and product
GCSEs graded 9 to 7 in English Language AND English Literature.
Year 12 Level English Language and Literature will be assessed through examinations. In Year 13 students will be required to complete a Non-exam Assessment (NEA) and will be assessed through two terminal examinations.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Derby |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Fox Street, Derby, DE1 2LF |
The course seeks to encourage the study and enjoyment of Language and Literature and the ways that they complement each other. In this respect, it is a natural progression from GCSE English, incorporating the study of a wide and diverse range of texts and the consideration of how meanings are created for a particular audience. At the same time, the course will develop skills in using language for a variety of purposes. Year 12 Paper 1 - Views and Voices Paper 2 - People and Places Texts studied will include The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Attwood, AQA Anthology: Paris, poetry by Carol Ann Duffy Year 13 Paper 1 - Telling Stories Paper 2 - Exploring Conflict Non-exam Assessment Students will The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, Othello by William Shakespeare and product
GCSEs graded 9 to 7 in English Language AND English Literature.
Year 12 Level English Language and Literature will be assessed through examinations. In Year 13 students will be required to complete a Non-exam Assessment (NEA) and will be assessed through two terminal examinations.