GCSE English

What is the Subject about?

English Language at GCSE will provide students the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to communicate with clarity and meaning both in writing and orally.

The course has been designed to develop the students’ knowledge and understanding of language and literature through a wide range of reading opportunities; responding to both literary and non-literary texts and writing for a variety of purposes, as well as speaking and listening in a range of contexts.

Where can this subject lead me?

GCSE English is an essential requirement for many employees and the transferable skills are highly valued in many occupations.

Successful completion of this programme, in combination with other suitable qualifications, will allow entry for further study at A level.

Course Content

This is a well-structured programme organised into three essential components

Writing
Provides the skills to communicate clearly, imaginatively and effectively.

Reading
Provides the opportunity to understand and evaluate how writers use linguistics, structure, presentational devices and their effects.

Speaking and Listening
Provide the skills to participate in discussions, adopt roles and
communicate with audiences using a range of techniques.

Reading Tasks Include

• A Shakespeare play "Othello"
• A Literary language text of choice from an anthology
• Texts from other Cultures and Traditions

Writing tasks include

Candidates choose tasks from the bank of titles published on year of entry and create their own texts.

Teaching and Learning Styles

This programme is delivered in a structured manner with materials written specially for the course in booklets which are designed to promote understanding. Learning activities are interactive and include small group class activities, whole group discussions and computer based support materials. Students work individually on their written coursework where individual help and consultation is available.