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| Duration: |
52 - 52 Weeks |
| Start Date(s) |
03/09/2008 - 24/07/2009 |
| Apprenticeship: |
No |
| Can I combine this opportunity with another opportunity? |
Yes |
| Location(s): |
Hornsea School & Language College |
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| Qualifications |
GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level |
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| What Will I Learn? |
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UNIT ONE – INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE STUDY
(60% OF AS, 30% OF A-LEVEL)
This Unit is an introduction to the study of language and literature using a short Anthology of literary and non-literary texts. The chosen texts will offer you the opportunity to study the development of language and style over time.
UNIT TWO – THEMES IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
(40% OF AS, 20% OF A-LEVEL)
This coursework unit gives you the opportunity to study major prose genres, including fiction and literary non-fiction. The aim of this unit is for you to develop your reading and writing skills through the in-depth study of writers’ crafting.
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| What Are The Entry Requirements? |
Whilst it is advisable to have obtained at least a C grade at GCSE, we are more than happy to enrol students who are willing to work hard and tackle new challenges |
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| How Will I Be Assessed? |
UNIT ONE - Assessment is by exam ( 1hr 30 mins – 2 questions OPEN BOOk)
UNIT TWO
Assessment is by coursework
Two-part assignment
Students select extracts from their chosen pair of texts.
• Part A (1200-1500 words) – discussion of the extracts in relation to the set theme
• Part B (500-800 words) – a piece of creative writing which extends and enhances Part A |
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| Is There Anything Else I Need To Know? |
You will gain confidence in dealing with a range of texts, analysing language, and responding creatively in your own coursework. |
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| Future Opportunities? |
Hopefully you will want to progress on to completion of your full ‘A’ level. |
