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British Curriculum · A Level · Pearson / Edexcel
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English — A Level
British Curriculum · Pearson · Years 12-13 · Ages 16-18
Pearson Edexcel International A Level English Language (YEN01) and English Literature (YET01) are unit-based, with AS units taken first and A2 units completing the qualification.
English Language covers language variation, contexts of use, child language acquisition and language investigation. English Literature covers poetry, prose and drama across periods, with comparative essays and unseen analysis, and rewards engagement with critical interpretations.
The unit structure allows resits, and coursework-style investigation units suit students who write better with time than under pressure. Both routes are respected for university entry, including for law and humanities degrees.
Key topics covered
- Language VariationRegional, social and global variation in English and attitudes to it.
- Contexts of UseHow purpose, audience and mode shape language choices.
- Child Language AcquisitionHow children develop spoken and written language.
- Poetry & ProseSet texts across periods studied for method, theme and context.
- Drama & ComparisonDramatic technique and sustained comparison across texts.
- Critical InterpretationsEngaging with critics and using them to strengthen an argument.
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