English Language:

The syllabus includes:

• Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing: Analysing how writers craft language to convey ideas and create meaning.

• Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives: Understanding and evaluating how writers convey their ideas and opinions.

English Literature:

The syllabus encompasses a diverse range of texts, including Shakespeare, 19th-century Novels, Modern Texts and Poetry.

Students will explore key themes, characters and contexts gaining an in-depth understanding of Literature from different time periods and genres.

English Language

Assessment is conducted through two external written papers, each contributing 50% of their final grade.

• Paper 1: Explorations in creative reading and writing

• Paper 2: Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives

Additionally, students complete a Spoken Language Study which does not contribute to the final grade for Language but is assessed separately. Certification is given for this component based on marks awarded for the following tasks:

• Responding to spoken language

• Speaking Standard English

English Literature

Assessment is through two closed book written exams:

• Paper 1 – Shakespeare and the 19th-Century Novel [40% of the grade]

• Paper 2 – Modern Texts and Poetry [60% of the grade]

Students will apply the analytical skills they develop during the course to perform confidently in the final exams.

English is invaluable for all career paths equipping students with key skills in inference, communication, analysis and deep understanding of societal and global issues.

AQA Course Codes:

English Language: 8700

English Literature: 8702