English

Qualification : Double GCSE

English Language

• Component 1: 20th Century Literature Reading and Creative Prose Writing.
• Written examination: 1 hour 45 minutes 40% of qualification
• Component 2: 19th and 21st Century
• Non-Fiction Reading and Transactional/ Persuasive Writing. Written examination: 2 hours 60% of qualification
• Component 3: Spoken Language
• Non-exam assessment Unweighted 

Literature

• Component 1: Shakespeare and Poetry
• Written examination: 2 hours40% of qualification
• Component 2: Post-1914 Prose/Drama, 19th Century Prose and Unseen Poetry
• Written examination: 2 hours and 30 minutes 60% of qualification 

Assessment Method

Both subjects are assessed 100% by examination:

Modules covered

• poetry
• prose: documentary and literary
• drama 

Skills Required

• a strong reading ability
• a good standard of writing
• an ability to analyse accurately
• confident creative thinking 

Post 16 Opportunities and careers

Achieving the upper bands in English or Literature will qualify students to progress to A level study in either or both subjects each of which is a highly-regarded qualification for university entrance and an excellent preparation for further study across wide range of subject-areas including Humanities, Law, Psychology, or Earth Sciences. 

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