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English

  • Core
  • Edexcel

Develop a wide range of skills which will establish a firm foundation for further study and the world of work.

Develop a wide range of skills which will establish a firm foundation for further study and the world of work.

This subject offers you the opportunity to

Develop your communication skills, both written and oral.

Practise structuring, organising and expressing your ideas.

Respond to a range of literary texts, including prose, poetry and drama.

Course Content and Assessment

Two separate qualifications are taught in a combined course.

English Language

English Language focuses on developing analytical skills with the close study of non-fiction texts and a range of writing skills. The examination, which is 60% of the total mark, includes Section A on Non-fiction texts and Section B on Transactional Writing. Coursework makes up 40% of the total mark, with two assignments: the first task is an analytical essay, and the second task is an imaginative writing piece.

English Literature

English Literature students will read a range of modern drama, poetry, prose, as well as a literary heritage text. The examination, which is 60% of the total mark, featuring Section A on Poetry and Section B on Modern Prose. Coursework accounts for 40% of the total mark, comprising two assignments: the first task is a modern drama essay, and the second task is a literary heritage essay.

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