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Title: GCE English Literature

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GCE English Literature

Tuesday 13 November - Everglades Hotel, Derry
Wednesday 14 November - Tullylagan Hotel,
Cookstown
Thursday 15 November - Stormont Hotel, Belfast
12.15 - 3.15pm

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Agenda

1.00 pm Welcome and introduction
1.10 pm PowerPoint presentation
3.15 pm Close

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Who am I?

Subject Officer
Majella Corrigan

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Why revise specifications?

All awarding bodies must conform to the rules of
the Regulatory Authorities. The shelf life of
any specification is five years.

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Why revise specifications?

Specification content and assessment must reflect
the needs of learners and the society, economy
and environment in which they live and work.

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Why revise specifications?

Our aim is to provide teachers, lecturers and
tutors with top-class qualifications that are
refreshingly relevant, stimulating and rewarding
for their learners.

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The process of revision

Key activities have included
Identification of specification criteria in
collaboration with QCA and all other UK
regulatory bodies.
Communication with stakeholders keeping them
informed and asking for their involvement.

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Consultation

Phase 1
Online consultation with teachers on our current
specifications
Phase 2
Online consultation with teachers on our revised
specifications
Subject Specific Focus Groups
Subject Advisory Teams

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Key changes

A reduction in the assessment burden (from 6
units to 4 units).
New opportunities for stretch and challenge in
the A2 units evident in specimen papers and
mark schemes.
The introduction of an A grade.

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English Literature changes

AOs reorganised
Raw and uniform mark parity
1 unit of coursework
Continuity of content with current spec while
offering opportunity for change
A2 synoptic element

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English Literature

4 units 1 internally assessed,
3 externally examined 400 marks
AS 1 internally assessed - Summer
80 marks - 20
AS 2 examination - Spring Summer
120 marks - 30
A2 1 examination - Spring Summer
100 marks - 25
A2 2 examination - Summer
100 marks - 25

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English Literature AOs

Revised Spec
AO1 articulate creative, informed and relevant
responses to literary texts, using appropriate
terminology and concepts, and coherent and
accurate written expression
AO2 demonstrate detailed critical understanding
in analysing the ways in which structure, form
and language shape meanings in literary texts
AO3 explore connections and comparisons between
different literary texts, informed by
interpretations of other readers
AO4 demonstrate understanding of the
significance and influence of the contexts in
which literary texts are written and received.

Current Spec
AO1 - clearly communicate the knowledge,
understanding and insight appropriate to literary
study, using appropriate terminology and accurate
and coherent written expression
AO2(i) - respond with knowledge and understanding
to literary texts of different types and periods
(ii) exploring and commenting on relationships
and comparisons between literary texts
AO3 - show detailed understanding of the ways in
which writers choices of form, structure and
language shape meanings
AO4 - articulate independent opinions and
judgements, informed by different interpretations
of literary texts by different readers
AO5 (i) - show understanding of the contexts in
which literary texts are written and understood
and (ii) evaluate the significance of cultural,
historical and other contextual influences on
literary texts and study.

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Revised AOs

AO1 articulate creative, informed and relevant
responses to literary texts, using appropriate
terminology and concepts, and coherent and
accurate written expression
AO2 demonstrate detailed critical understanding
in analysing the ways in which structure, form
and language shape meanings in literary texts
AO3 explore connections and comparisons between
different literary texts, informed by
interpretations of other readers
AO4 demonstrate understanding of the
significance and influence of the contexts in
which literary texts are written and received.

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English Literature

AS 1
Internal assessment folder will consist of 2
pieces 40 marks each spec p.6 18
Section A Study of Shakespeare
AO2 AO4
Critical understanding context
Critical analysis while placing play in context
eg theme, structure, dramatic techniques,
characterisation

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English Literature

AS 1
Section B Study of a C20th Dramatist spec p.7
18/19
AO1 AO3
Creative, informed response connections and
comparisons
Creative or personal informed response to the
study of 2 plays by the chosen dramatist
Guidance spec p.19

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English Literature

AS 2 Examination, 2 questions, 60 marks each
Section A Study of paired post 1800 poets spec
p.8, papers p.4, m scheme p.34-43
AO1, AO2 and AO3
Informed response, critical understanding
comparison.
1 question on each pair of poets.
Open book.
Based on a common theme.

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English Literature

AS 2
Section B Study of 1800-1945 Prose spec p.9,
papers p.5-7, m scheme p.46-60
AO1, AO3, AO4
Informed response, other interpretations
context.
1 question from a choice of 2 set on each text.
Response to a statement on the text.
Closed book.

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English Literature

A2 1 - Examination, 2 questions, 50 marks each
Section A Study of Poetry 1300 -1800 spec
p.10, papers p.10-11, resource booklet p.16-24, m
scheme p.64-79
AO1, AO2 AO4
Informed response, critical understanding
context.
1 question from choice of 2 set on each text.
Closed book, extract or poem provided.
Poetic methods used to convey a theme/ viewpoint.

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