Bellemoor School | Southampton
English - Key Stage 4
English and English Literature
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What are a GCSE in English and a GCSE in English Literature?
A GCSE in English and in English Literature is in preparation for living in a contemporary, changing and multicultural society in which communication is paramount. The analysis and exploration of a range of texts and medias is an integral part of this course. You will be expected to analyse:
Subject areas which will be covered over the two years are:
Year 10
Year 11
How will I be assessed?
English
40% Coursework
Your performance in coursework will be based on three attainment targets and you will be required to produce 4 pieces of coursework on the following:
60% Written Paper
Their will be 2 final exams; Paper 1 will be the first exam where you will be tested on their understanding of non-fiction texts and your ability to write to argue, persuade or advise; Paper 2 where you will be given a Reading Response task to poetry from other cultures and traditions and your ability to write to Inform, explain describe.
English Literature
30% Coursework
Your performance in coursework will be based on four attainment targets and you will be required to produce four pieces of coursework which are covered within the English syllabus and in addition, one further piece of coursework related to Modern Drama.
70% Written Paper
This is just one paper which comprises of one question which is based on post-1914 prose and one question based on pre- and post-1914 poetry.
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What will I learn?
You will learn skills in the following areas:
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Possible pathways from this subject:
Careers include
College courses
It is worth being aware that many college courses including many apprenticeships also require a higher grade pass in English as part of the course requirements
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Further information from Miss R Hough, teacher in-charge of English
English and Media Studies
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What are GCSEs in English and Media Studies?
GCSEs in English and Media Studies prepare you for living in a contemporary, changing, multicultural society where communication is paramount. The analysis and exploration of a range of texts and media along with practical media productions are an integral part of this course. You will be expected to analyse:
Subject areas which will be covered over the two years are:
Year 10
Year 11
How will I be assessed?
English
40% Coursework
Your performance in coursework will be based on three attainment targets and you will be required to produce 4 pieces of coursework on the following:
60% Written Paper
There will be 2 final exams; Paper 1 will be the first exam where you will be tested on their understanding of non-fiction texts and your ability to write to argue, persuade or advise; Paper 2 where you will be given a Reading Response task to poetry from other cultures and traditions and your ability to write to Inform, explain describe.
Media Studies
50% Coursework
The coursework in Media Studies involves the meeting of three Assessment Objectives which focus on knowledge and understanding, analysis and interpretation and production skills. The coursework is to be completed in two sections, with Section A comprising three pieces each of 700-800 words or the equivalent in design and production work. And Section B, which is a practical production, from conception to realisation, together with a supporting account of 700-800 words.
50% Controlled Test
There is one final exam which is three hours long and tests all three Assessment Objectives. The test is usually released a month before the exam, so students will have the opportunity to work on the exam in advance, in school, prior to the exam. When the paper is released to the candidates, the teacher can advise, but must avoid formal teaching of the topic area. Candidates are required to undertake four tasks, which are to be completed in two, one and a half hour sessions.
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What will I learn?
You will learn skills in the following areas:
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Possible career paths include:
· Sales and Marketing
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Possible follow-on college courses include:
The course is taught with the aim of enabling the pupil to achieve a C-grade pass or higher in English – a requirement of many college courses and apprenticeships.
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Further information from Miss R Hough, teacher in-charge of English
Last Modified: 19/08/2008