English Language and Literature
Heath Park - Wolverhampton
01902556360
Prestwood Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 1RD
Course summary

As well as studying novels, poetry and plays you'll also explore non-fiction spoken and written texts and have the opportunity to develop your own creative writing. The course focuses on 3 topics: Telling stories - how and why stories are told and the ways language is used to create worlds and convey personal perspectives. Exploring conflict-you'll focus on the way language choices help to construct ideas of conflict between people and their societies. Making connections- you'll choose a literary text and some non-literary material to analyse their linguistic features exploring connections through a chosen theme or idea.

Entry requirements

4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above including a 6 in English.

How you'll be assessed

80% exam based and 20% coursework. There are two written exams, one of 3 hours duration and one of 2 hours 30 minutes. Coursework involves a 3000-word personal investigation that explores a specific technique or theme in both literary and non-literary discourse.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWolverhampton
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressPrestwood Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 1RD