Clayesmore Sixth Form Prospectus Final

UNITS Drama (30% of qualification). You will study one Shakespeare play and one piece of modern drama. In addition, you will also study a series of critical essays related to your Shakespeare play. Prose (20% of qualification). In this module, you will study two really interesting texts from a chosen theme, for example Science and Society or Women and Society. At least one of the prose texts you study will be pre-1900. Poetry (30% of qualification). You will study a selection of post-2000 poetry from an excellent selection called Poems of the Decade. You will also study the medieval poet, Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Wife of Bath’s Prologue and Tale. It looks hard at first, but this often becomes a favourite text. You will also be examined on unseen poetry. Non-examination assessment (NEA) (20% of qualification). You will choose two books you have read which are linked in some way and write an extended comparative essay. We will help you with the choice of texts and teach you how to use the techniques you need. METHOD OFASSESSMENT Three exams - clean copies of the texts can be taken into the examination - and one coursework essay of about 2500 words. FURTHER INFORMATION This course offers you a broad and exciting experience of English and Literature and fits well with almost any other combination of A Levels. Essay writing is a major part of the course and you will be taught how to write essays well, and to appreciate and evaluate the opinions and views of others. You MUST enjoy reading and be willing to read books in your own time. You will probably enjoy talking about books and ideas. The exams require you to write in detailed ways about the books, plays and poems you have read but anyone with a love of words and reading will find this easily manageable, and if you have enjoyed GCSE English Literature you will love A Level. Learning to think, write and speak logically and developing the confidence to express yourself will help you with whatever career or university course you choose in the future. But there is an intrinsic benefit to studying English too: you will be reading and talking about some exciting, moving, interesting and complex literature and will gain an understanding of some of the most important works in English culture. EDEXCEL, SPECIFICATION: 9ET0 Words... they’re innocent, neutral, precise, standing for this, describing that, meaning the other, so if you look after them you can build bridges across incomprehension and chaos... they deserve respect. Tom Stoppard ENGLISH LITERATURE This is an exciting and engaging course which is equivalent to one A Level. This qualification will appeal to students with an interest in Business and/or Economics who are looking for a more hands-on, real life experience. This course could combine well with other A Levels including Economics, and other BTECs. This course provides a qualification that will allow students to progress to Higher Education but is also for those seeking a career in business, an apprenticeship, or to set up their own business in the future. PEARSON BTEC LEVEL 3 NATIONAL EXTENDED CERTIFICATE (601/7414/6) UNITS Enterprise and entrepreneurs - internally assessed This unit will give you an overview of the importance of both enterprise and entrepreneurs to the local and national economy. You will: explore the nature of enterprise; investigate the motivations for entrepreneurship; examine the opportunities for and constraints on enterprises and entrepreneurs; and examine the entrepreneurial skills required to launch an enterprise. Personal and Business Finance - externally assessed by exam In this unit you will study the purpose and importance of personal and business finance and develop the skills and knowledge needed to understand, analyse and prepare financial information. In this unit you will cover: The role of money, Managing personal finance; Features of financial institutions; Financial accounts; Break-even analysis; Cash flow; Profitability Developing a Marketing Campaign - externally assessed by a controlled assessment You will examine the marketing aims and objectives for existing products/services and understand the importance of relevant, valid and appropriate research in relation to customers’ needs and wants. In this unit you will cover: the role of marketing; The influences of marketing activity; Market research methods; Planning and developing a marketing campaign; The marketing mix Social Enterprise - internally assessed In this unit you will learn about social enterprise, an ethos that is growing around the globe and is gaining support from the public, private and voluntary sectors. The national body for social enterprise, Social Enterprise UK, has described Britain as being on the frontline of social enterprise activity compared with the rest of the world. This unit will enable you to: Investigate a range of social enterprises; explore the factors that contribute to the success or failure of social enterprises; plan, participate in and review a short social enterprise activity. ENTERPRISEAND ENTREPRENEURSHIP 21 CLAYESMORE | S I XTH FORM | PROS PECTUS 202 6 / 2 8 20 CLAYESMORE | S I XTH FORM | PROS PECTUS 202 6 / 2 8