English Language and Literature are central to how we communicate and make sense of the world. In an increasingly digital age, the ability to communicate fluently and persuasively in English, whether spoken or written, is an integral part of most professional careers. Areas such as Media, Law, Commerce and Education (amongst many others) all demand a high level of literacy and the ability to work well with others. The Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in English Language and Literature is designed to define and assess achievement of the knowledge, skills and understanding that will be needed by students planning to progress to undergraduate study at a UK higher education establishment, particularly (although not only) in the same subject area, English, English Literature and English Language. This course enables students to: ● Develop and apply their understanding of the concepts and methods for the analysis and study of language ● Develop and apply their knowledge of literary analysis and evaluation ● Use linguistic and literary approaches in their reading and interpretation of texts, showing how the two disciplines can relate to each other ● Engage creatively and critically with a wide range of texts ● Explore the ways in which texts relate to each other and the contexts in which they are produced and received ● Develop their skills as producers and interpreters of language ● Undertake independent and sustained studies to develop their skills as producers and interpreters of language. This A-Level aims to give a solid grounding in both English Language and Literature. It examines the wide variety of responses that a piece of writing can evoke and extends the ability to articulate perceptions of, and insights into, a range of texts. To study English in the Sixth Form, you should have a love of reading and creative writing, a willingness to engage in discussion and debate (a key aspect of the course) and the ability to learn independently.