Why choose Studio 6?
Board: AQA
Students will study a range of texts and talk looking at context, impact, themes, literary and language features. One of the attractive features of this course is that it allows students to respond in formal and creative ways and combines exam and coursework assessment. There is a lot of value given to independence in analysing and commenting on texts.
Subject Skills
• Students use linguistic and literary approaches in their reading and interpretation of texts (written and spoken).
• Students engage creatively and independently with a wide range of spoken, written and multi-modal texts, exploring the relationships between texts.
• Students undertake independent and sustained studies to develop their skills as producers and interpreters of language.
Course Content
Module One:
Introduction to Language and Literature Study
Students explore an anthology of thematically linked spoken and written texts which offer them the opportunity to consider the three major literary genres and a range of non-literary texts. These texts offer students the opportunity to consider the development of language and style over time.
Module Two:
Themes in Language and Literature
This is the coursework element. This module gives students the opportunity to study the novel and develop their reading and writing skills through an in-depth study of writers’ crafting. Students study a pair of texts and then undertake independent research.
The texts studied in 2009-10 were Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland and JKRowling’s Harry Potter and thePhilosopher’s Stone.
You need at least 5 A*- C grades including GCSE English.
Module One:
Introduction to Language and Literature Study (60% of AS, 30% of A Level) Assessment by a written examination of 1 hour and 30 minutes in June
There are two questions; one on an unseen text related to the theme in the anthology, and the second on the anthology itself.
Module Two:
Themes in Language and Literature (40% of AS, 20% of A Level) Two part coursework assignments, prepared and written by students under the supervision of teachers.
This subject is taught using a variety of teaching methods. Discussions, creative responses using speaking, creative writing, analytical writing and multi-modal responses are encouraged. There is a good balance of individual and group work.
The A2 course builds well on the AS course. Students study talk, comparing real talk with that produced in literature. They study a prescribed play and compare this to other plays and transcripts from real life. In their final module students transform a chosen text into a new format and have the chance to use their analytical skills on their own work.
You must achieve at least an E at AS level to progress onto the A2 course.
The communication skills developed in the A Level English Language and Literature course are directly relevant to many careers. Popular choices include teaching, journalism and the media.
1. You expect to get 5 A*- C’s including English at GCSE.
2. You enjoy reading a variety of texts and enjoy discussing the issues and techniques used.
3. You enjoy communicating in writing and redrafting and polishing your own use of language.
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