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GCE 2008 English Language and Literature. GCE English Language & Literature: Key features of the QCA subject criteria. A fully integrated approach to the study of language and literature
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GCE English Language & Literature:Key features of the QCA subject criteria • A fully integrated approach to the study of language and literature • At AS a range of spoken and written texts from different times, including at least 2 substantial texts from one of the genres of prose fiction, poetry and drama and at least one other substantial written text • At A2 a wider range of spoken and written texts from different times, including at least 2 further texts from a genre (prose fiction, poetry, drama) not studied at AS, and at least one other substantial written text • Minimal change in language elements of criteria Slide 2
GCE English Language and Literature with Edexcel Assessment to support achievement • • Short answer responses to data in AS • • Opportunity for independent research and creative response in coursework Slide 3 GCE 2008
GCE English Language and Literature with Edexcel Advanced Subsidiary Units Unit 1 Exploring Voices in Speech Examination 30% Unit 2 Creating Texts Coursework 20% Slide 4
GCE English Language and Literature with Edexcel A2 Units Unit 3 Varieties in Language & Literature Examination 30% Unit 4 Presenting the World Coursework 20% Slide 5
GCE English with Edexcel – Supporting You Full support for all new specifications: • FREE e-Spec with your specifications and on the website • ‘Getting Started’ tutor support materials • Sample Assessment Materials • Comprehensive professional training & development programme • Range of published support Slide 6 GCE 2008
GCE English resources from Edexcel Edexcel aims to provide the most comprehensive support and the widest choice for our qualifications. • For GCE2008, we are working with a range of publishers to endorse quality materials. • We are also publishing our own dedicated suite of resources for teachers and students written by qualification experts. Slide 7
GCE English Resources fromEdexcel • Provides extensive specification coverage • Written by highly respected authors • For each specification: • AS & A2 Students’ Books • Teachers’ Guide Slide 8
GCE 2008 – How do I keep up-to-date? Keep informed – sign up for email alerts on: • gce2008@edexcel.org.uk Regional Office and Team Support Keep in touch - use the ‘Ask the Expert’ service • gceenglishliterature@edexcelexperts.co.uk • gceenglishlanguageandliterature@edexcelexperts.co.uk • gceenglishlanguage@edexcelexperts.co.uk Slide 9 GCE 2008