GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature 2021
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GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature 2021 -2023
What will I study? English is a compulsory subject that all pupils take; Students in English will follow the AQA GCSE specifications for: English Language; English Literature; You will finish the course with two distinct GCSE qualifications.
Paper 1 GCSE English Language AQA 50% Paper 2 50% Section A: Reading Section B: Writing 1 unseen literature fiction text Descriptive or narrative writing 1 non-fiction and 1 literary non-fiction text Writing to present a viewpoint Spoken Language Endorsement 3– 5 minute individual presentation on a topic of the pupil’s own choice to a small group of pupils followed by a question and answer session,
GCSE English Literature AQA Paper 1 40% Paper 2 60% Section A: Shakespeare Section B: 19 th Century Prose Section A: Modern Texts Section B: Anthology poetry Romeo and Juliet A Christmas Carol An Inspector Calls Power and Conflict Section C: Unseen Poetry
Where can GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature take you? GCSE English is a crucial requirement for most apprenticeships and jobs; A good pass is a basic entry requirement for many Level 3 courses at college or Sixth Form; A good pass is necessary to progress to an A-Level course in English Literature and to study English at degree level; Employers LOVE English graduates: research shows companies value communication, collaboration, critical thinking, independence, adaptability; Whatever level you study at, English teaches you to become an effective researcher, great communicator and active, lifelong learner.
Careers that English can lead to … • Teacher • Solicitor • Lexicographer • Commissioning • Editor in Publishing • Librarian • Author • Social Media Manager • Journalist • Copywriter • Personal Assistant (PA) • Speech and • Language Therapist Advertising Executive • Civil Service Worker • Television or Radio Presenter • Customer Service Advisor • Events Manager University Lecturer • Barrister • Screenwriter • Public Relations Officer
Ian Mc. Ewan - English novelist and screenwriter. ‘Studying English Literature at school was my first step towards mental freedom and independence. It was like falling in love with life. ’
Speak to Mrs Sanders, or any of the English department, if you have any further questions or want to find out more about the texts you will study.