The course involves reading, writing, speaking and listening. It is intended for those who wish to improve their GCSE grade to C or above in order to enhance their career prospects or enter a course in higher education. This subject is essential for most professional and degree level courses.
The course involves reading, writing and speaking and combines coursework (60%) and end of year examinations (40%).
Coursework
20% of the GCSE mark is given for SPEAKING and LISTENING. Throughout the course there are many opportunities for discussion, whether in pairs, small groups or as a class.
40% of the GCSE mark is for WRITTEN COURSEWORK. This consists of 5 pieces of work written under controlled conditions; 3 pieces on reading literary texts, 2 pieces of creative writing.
Exams
40% of the GCSE mark is for the examinations which will take place in late May or early June.
The course will last for one academic year. During this time students will meet with their tutor at least once a week as a part-time evening student. Various aspects of English will be covered by the tutor apart from those needed to fulfil the requirements for the coursework or the examinations, such as spelling, punctuation, grammar, handwriting and presentation of work, drafting and planning, research and information retrieval skills.
The course is intended for those students who wish to improve their career prospects or enter a course in higher education. This subject is essential for most professional and degree level courses and teacher training.
For Whom Is the Course Intended? For those who have just taken GCSE English and not achieved at least a C grade and for those who have been out of education for some time, who may never have taken a formal examination but wish to gain a qualification in English.
Evidence of a reasonable standard of written English or a former GCSE pass of a D or E grade.
Tuition Fees: £330 Materials: £20 Exam: tbc
Fees for 2012/ 2013 to be confirmed.
For further guidance and advice contact the Careers team on 01823 366 331, or email enquiries@somerset.ac.uk