English Language and Literature

A Level in English Language and Literature

OCR’s A Level in English Language and Literature allows students to explore the richness of language and literature and cultivate their own critical responses. This A Level English Language and Literature (EMC) enables depth and breadth of study, with flexible content that supports independence, wide reading and creativity. A Level English Language and Literature (EMC) presents clear continuity from GCSE English and GCSE English Literature with the study of literary and non-fiction written and spoken texts. The course also enables students to develop their creativity and expertise by producing their own original writing. Students explore texts of greater variety and challenge than those encountered at GCSE and learn to apply linguistic and literary concepts and methods to their analysis of texts.

The OCR A Level in English Language and Literature (EMC) will encourage learners to develop their interest in, and enjoyment of, English as they:

• develop and apply their knowledge of literary analysis and evaluation
• develop and apply their understanding of the concepts and methods appropriate for the analysis and study of language
• use linguistic and literary approaches in their reading and interpretation of texts, showing how the two disciplines can relate to each other
• engage creatively and critically with a wide range of texts
• explore the ways in which texts relate to each other and the contexts in which they are produced and received
• develop their skills as producers and interpreters of language.

Overall Entry Requirements:

6 GCSE's at grade 4 or above including an English and Maths.

Course Specific Entry Requirements:

Students achieving at least a Grade 5 GCSE in English Language or English Literature will be considered on an individual basis should they be interested in studying English Language A level. A good English Language grade at GCSE is preferable.