A-Level English (AM 10) MATSEC | London | Oxford etc.

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A-Level English Syllabus 2010

Aims

The syllabus assumes knowledge of English Language and English Literature at SEC level. A course
based on this syllabus should enable the following to be achieved:

an understanding of the way in which writers use form, structure and language to shape meanings;
the development of critical sense, personal response and independent judgement;
an understanding of the ways in which readers respond to, interpret and value texts;
knowledge of various aspects of style, and the ability to apply this knowledge;
the ability to respond to, describe, explain and comment on language;
the ability to write accurately, clearly and effectively for different purposes and audiences;
the ability to understand written English in terms of its ideas, expression and appropriateness;
the enjoyment and appreciation in a disciplined and critical way of literary and non-literary texts.

Assessement Objcetives

The examination will assess a candidate’s ability to :

write lucidly, fluently and accurately on one of a number of subjects using appropriate vocabulary and style;
summarise or adapt material for a given purpose;
demonstrate understanding of the content and purpose of previously unseen material, drawn from a wide variety of sources;
respond with understanding to texts of different types and periods;
understand the ways in which writers’ choices of form, structure and language express meaning, tone and attitude;
demonstrate knowledge of the contexts in which literary works are written and understood;
produce informed, independent opinions and judgements;
communicate clearly the knowledge, understanding and insight appropriate to literary studies;

Quality of Language

Candidates will also be assessed on their ability to organise and present information, ideas,
descriptions and arguments clearly and logically, taking into account their use of grammar, punctuation
and spelling. In all papers continuous prose answers are required and the marks awarded will take into
account the quality of the language used by the candidate.