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Introduction
AS and A Level
Introducing AQA's new specification for English Language and Literature B for AS and A Level. This new specification has been designed to:
- provide clear lines of development from the previous specification preserving the core of study from the earlier modules
- provide a full and coherent integration of literary and linguistic study in each of the four units
- enable students to respond creatively to texts, both in coursework and examined units
- offer students an accessible and stimulating course providing a firm foundation for study in Higher Education.
The following information and specification outline will enable both practising Teachers and Subject Heads to be better informed and supported in the teaching of this subject, particularly if attending one of AQA's Teacher Support meetings.
Classification Codes
Every specification is assigned a national classification code indicating the subject area to which it belongs. The classification code for this specification is 5010.
Centres should be aware that candidates who enter for more than one GCE AS/A level qualification with the same classification code will have only one grade (the highest) counted for the purpose of the School and College Performance Tables.
Centres may wish to advise candidates that, if they take two specifications with the same classification code, universities and employers are very likely to take the view that they have achieved only one of the two GCE AS/A levels. The same view may be taken if candidates take two GCE AS/A level specifications that have different classification codes but have significant overlap of content. Candidates who have any doubts about their subject combinations should check with the university to which they wish to progress or company they wish to join, before embarking on their programmes.
Assessment Objectives
AO1 - Select and apply relevant concepts and approaches from integrated linguistic and literary study, using appropriate terminology and accurate, coherent written expression
AO2 - Demonstrate detailed critical understanding in analysing the ways in which structure, form and language shape meanings in a range of spoken and written texts
AO3 - Use integrated approaches to explore relationships between texts, analysing and evaluating the significance of contextual factors in their production and reception
AO4 - Demonstrate expertise and creativity in using language appropriately for a variety of purposes and audiences, drawing on insights from linguistic and literary studies.