New GCEs for 2008
GCE English Language and Literature B (2725)
A2 outline
At A2, the specification includes coursework as a means of applying the knowledge, understanding and insights gained from literary and linguistic studies to transform an original work into a different genre or sub genre. Candidates will demonstrate the use of appropriate terminology when analysing set texts. Drama texts will be included at A2 level.
The A2 specification has 2 units:
Unit 3: Talk in Life and Literature
Topic list
- The skills and knowledge of literary and linguistic concepts and approaches to a variety of transcripts of real life, spoken situations
- The construction, conveyance and interpretation of meanings, both in drama and in real life speech
- The further development of key skills of communication and self-learning and performance.
Assessment
| Written Paper: | 2 hours |
| Weighting: | 30% of total A level marks |
Two questions:
One question based on an extract from a prescribed play: one question requiring candidates to compare two unseen texts; one transcript and one literary text on the same theme.
Unit 4: Text Transformation
Topic list
- The choice of two literary works from a selection of prescribed authors and their transformation into different genres or sub-genres
- The development of key skills of communication, self-learning and performance, and problem solving.
Assessment
Assessment will be by the production of a coursework folder that includes the transformed texts and associated commentary or commentaries. Candidates will apply the knowledge, understanding and insights gained from literary and linguistic studies to transform the original work into a different genre, or 'sub genre' and to provide a commentary which reflects upon their work, demonstrating greater understanding of the creative process.
Key documents
