Functional Skills English Literature
At Achieve Group based in Bury, we offer the Functional Skills English Literature qualification training course to students across the North West.
GCSE English Language is designed to develop a comprehensive set of language and analytical skills. Students learn to read and analyse both fiction and non-fiction texts, while developing their writing abilities for various purposes and audiences.
This course emphasises understanding how writers craft their work through language choices and structural techniques. Throughout their studies, students hone their communication skills and learn to evaluate and compare different texts effectively.
A key aspect of the course is learning to construct well-supported arguments using textual evidence. The qualification also places significant emphasis on technical accuracy, ensuring students master proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar rules.
For university admissions, GCSE English Language is often required as a core qualification, typically at grade 4/C or above, regardless of what degree you’re applying for. This is because it demonstrates fundamental communication skills that universities consider essential for academic study.
English Language Topics Covered
- Shakespear plays
- 19th-Century texts
- Modern texts
- Poetry
- Modern drama texts
GCSE English Literature Exam Structure
The structure of the GCSE English Literature exam has evolved over time. Previously, students sat three exams totaling around three hours. Now, the assessment is split into two exams, with a combined duration of four hours.
However, the format varies depending on the exam board. Here’s how each board structures its exams:
- AQA
- Paper 1: Shakespeare & the 19th-Century Novel
- Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Marks: 64
- Weighting: 40% of the GCSE
- Paper 2: Modern Texts & Poetry
- Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Marks: 96
- Weighting: 60% of the GCSE
- Paper 1: Shakespeare & the 19th-Century Novel
- OCR
- Paper 1: Modern & Literary Heritage Texts
- Paper 2: Poetry & Shakespeare
- Both papers are:
- 2 hours long
- Worth 80 marks each
- Each contributes 50% to the overall GCSE
- Both papers are:
- Pearson Edexcel
- Paper 1: Shakespeare & Post-1914 Literature
- Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Weighting: 50% of the GCSE
- Paper 2: 19th-Century Novel & Poetry since 1789
- Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Weighting: 50% of the GCSE
- Paper 1: Shakespeare & Post-1914 Literature
How To Apply
To apply for the Functional Skills English Literature GCSE training course in the North West, simply complete our enquiry form with your contact details. Once submitted, we’ll get in touch to confirm your eligibility and guide you through the enrollment process.
If you have any questions regarding our training courses or need more information, feel free to call us on 01204 66 8811 – we’re here to help!
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