English Language and Literature
KS5 (Year 12-13)
Department:
Mrs Awel Emlyn - Head of Department
Ms Elena Morgan
Mrs Catrin Bennett
Mrs Eleri Evans
Mrs Ffion Harries
Mr Gwilym Jeffs
Mr Gethin Palmer
Miss Delyth Roberts
To contact a member of staff please email post@bromorgannwg.org.uk
Twitter: YGBMSaesneg
“It’s a good feeling to be part of a department which is so passionate about the subject, and there is no doubt about that! In English lessons you can expect a combination of challenging work and good humour. I enjoy the creative aspect of this subject but I am still very pleased to be studying the most important texts in the English language.”
Joseff Rogers, Year 12
Subject Leader: Mrs Awel Emlyn
Examination Board: WJEC
Examinations: 80%
Coursework: 20%
Entry Requirements:
You should have gained at least grades B in both English and English Literature GCSE.
What is English Language and Literature?
The WJEC GCE AS and A level in English language and literature is designed to promote the integrated study of English language and English literature. It enables learners to develop intellectual maturity through exploring a range of literary and non-literary texts.
What will I learn whilst studying English Language and Literature?
Are you someone who enjoys literature, but you also fancy studying a little more language, coupled with some more creative writing? This qualification is a combination of elements of the Literature and Language A Levels, though the texts are largely different. You will be given the opportunity to study traditional and contemporary texts, both written and spoken.
Course Content:
Unit 1 Poetry and unseen texts and creative writing
Unit 2 Modern drama e.g. A Streetcar Named Desire B and non-fiction e.g. In Cold Blood, Truman Capote
Unit 3 Shakespeare e.g King Lear
Unit 4 Unseen texts (one of which will be spoken language) and prose study e.g. The Colour Purple, Alice Walker
Unit 5 Genre study e.g. gothic, dystopia, war and creative writing.
Possible Careers:
English Literature certainly complements most subjects and is a highly regarded academic qualification for entry into a variety of university courses and is a great opening to a range of careers such as Law and Journalism.
Link to the website of the course:
https://www.wjec.co.uk/qualifications/english/r-english-language-literature-gce-from-2015/