IÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ English Language
Course Length
One or two years.
The study of English not only provides skill in understanding and communicating effectively but in itself makes accessible a world of ideas and viewpoints from every culture. It underpins the ability of students to express themselves in other subjects, and it balances the disciplines of a range of studies.
The Edexcel International General Certificate of Secondary Education (International ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ) in English Language (Specification A) is part of a suite of International ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ qualifications offered by Edexcel.
The Edexcel International ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ in English Language (Specification A) is designed as a two year course. The specification includes a wide range of reading and writing, and the possibility of both written and oral coursework. The reading requirements of the course are covered in the Pearson Edexcel International ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ in English Language, for use throughout the course and in the examination.
The Specification
IÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ in English Language (Specification A) (4EA1)
Assessment
RouteÌý one – 100% written examination
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RouteÌý two – 100% written examination
Course Content
4EA1/01 Paper 1: Non-fiction Texts and Transactional Writing
• Section A: Reading – a mixture of short and long answer questions related to a non-fiction text from Part 1 of the Pearson Edexcel International ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ English Anthology and one previously
unseen extract.
Section A of the Pearson Edexcel International ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ English Anthology.
• Section B: Transactional Writing – one 45 mark writing task, from a choice of two involving a given audience, form or purpose.
4EA1/02 Paper 2: Poetry and Prose Texts and Imaginative Writing
• Section A: Reading – one 30 mark essay question on a poetry or prose text from Part 2 of the Pearson Edexcel International ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ English Anthology.
• Section B: Imaginative Writing – one 30 mark imaginative writing task from a choice of three.
4EA1/03 Paper 3: Poetry and Prose Texts and Imaginative Writing
• Assignment A – Poetry and prose texts – one 30 mark essay question based on any two poetry or prose texts from Part 2 of the Pearson Edexcel International ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ English Anthology, including a 6 mark commentary on why these texts were selected.
• Assignment B: Imaginative writing – one 30 mark imaginative writing task.
Spoke Language endorsement
• To demonstrate presentation skills in a formal setting, listen and respond to questions and feedback, and use spoken English effectively.
Reading List
Pearson Edexcel International ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ English
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