Qualification Title:A Level English Language and Literature
Awarding Body:Edexcel

Specification Details:

AS English Language and Literature  

Unit 1 Exploring Voices in Speech and Writing        30% exam

Unit 2Creating Texts                                         20% coursework 

Course work folder = 2000 words max.

A2 English Language and Literature 

Unit 4 Varieties in Language & Literature                  30% exam

Unit 5 Presenting the World                                20% coursework         

Course work folder = 2500 words max. 

Outline of Course: 

This course looks at a variety of written and spoken English, both literary and non-literary, from a huge range of contexts. 

Several areas of the course are developments of work at GCSE but others are new. You will study literary texts dating from the 21st Century to the 18th Century as well as analysing the use of language in non-fiction, such as autobiography or travel writing. You will learn about the linguistic features of spoken English in ordinary conversation and in more structured contexts, such as prose texts, speeches and drama scripts. 

You will develop your interest and enjoyment of literature by reading widely and gaining an understanding of how language is used. You will have the opportunity to develop your own skills in speaking and writing for a variety of specific purposes and audiences in both coursework and examination situations.

Skills required to start the course: 

You will be expected to have at least GCSE English and English Literature at Grade C.

This course will appeal to students who

· have an interest in reading a wide variety of literary and non-literary texts
· enjoy exploring texts and expressing opinions in a constructive way
· are interested in studying and developing language skills
· want to follow a course at university which involves English and communication skills
· wish to have the opportunity to use language in creative and imaginative settings
· are committed and skilled independent learners
· are motivated by the considerable academic challenge which this course involves

GCSE Entry Requirements:

You will be expected to have GCSE English and English Literature at at least Grade C level, although Grade B is preferable. 

Students of A2 English Language and Literature must have taken AS Language and Literature. 

Possible Career Pathways: 

Students with AS or A Level English Language and Literature have a wide range of possible career and higher education opportunities. You will learn to use a variety of transferable skills during the course which are in demand from employers and universities and are also valuable in their own right. 

This is a course which leads to 

· further study at university which involves some literature, language study or communication
·  further study of a wide variety of other subjects such as history, philosophy, law, politics or languages. 

It is very suitable for students looking for careers or further qualifications in law, the media or journalism.