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English Language and Literature
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Why should I come to Runshaw to study English Language and Literature?
English Language and Literature is a stimulating and varied subject. It is an excellent choice
for students who have enjoyed both areas of English at GCSE level and are just as interested in non-fiction and non-literary writing as they are in great plays and novels.
Our language and literature students achieve excellent examination results and have done so consistently for many years; with a 100% pass rate and a high proportion of students achieving A*-B grades. We are a Grade 1 subject according to Ofsted who assessed our lessons as ‘exciting and lively’ and our success rates as ‘truly outstanding’: five of our students in recent years have even scored in the top five nationally in their A Level examinations!
We go to London on a residential trip each year to visit theatres and the British Library, along with other enrichment, such as:
• Creative Writing Society
• Gifted and Talented groups
• English Society
• Debating Society
The department has a team of talented, well-qualified and committed staff who are passionate about their subject. Many are examiners, whilst others are published authors or hold higher degrees.
What will I study?
Over the two-year A Level course, you will study a novel, a biography, a play, a selection of poetry and an anthology of non-fiction texts.
How is the course assessed?
• 80% examination • 20% coursework
How do I find out more and apply?
Please see our course leaflet at www.runshaw.ac.uk and press the ‘Apply’ button. For guidance about what careers subjects can lead on to please access nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
student profile Eoin Malone
English Language, Psychology, Spanish
“At Runshaw the level of Study Support and facilities are really impressive. The teachers keep the classes interesting and engaging. I am part of the Student Council and hope to study English Literature and Creative Writing at Manchester University.”
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English Language and Literature