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AS/A2 English Language and Literature

at The Commonweal School, Swindon · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The course will enable you to: ? develop an understanding of the ways in which forms and meanings in language are shaped ? write creatively and analytically ? compare spoken and written language ? pursue your interest and enjoyment in literature and language ? study a range of literary and non-literary texts and make informed opinions on them ? understand how culture, history, society and context influence texts The course will enable you to: ? become an independent and confident reader and thinker ? develop your understanding of how language works ? talk and write critically and persuasively about a broad range of texts of different types and periods ? make your own informed judgements on plays, novels and poems ? apply ideas from texts to your own experience ? develop a detailed understanding of the features of spoken language ? experiment with original writing

What you need to get on

In order to study this fascinating subject it is recommended you should have good pass GCSE qualifications in English and English Literature. You will need to be prepared to study and analyse spoken language, non-literary and literary texts, and comment on styles of writing, including your own creative writing; spoken and written grammar is also taught and referred to consistently on the course. Reading will cover texts from many historical periods as well as contemporary texts. Those students who have studied English Language and English Literature at GCSE will find they will be developing the skills they acquired at GCSE; however, they will learn to analyse texts in a linguistic framework, and learn about how spoken language works. Students taking English Language and Literature need to be aware that language use is affected by context, and is in a continuing state of flux. Therefore,

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Commonweal Sixth Form

    THE MALL, SWINDON, SN1 4JE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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