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(PDF), Last Updated: 12 May 2011
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English Language, English Literature and English Update (S/IF/132/11)
(PDF), Last Updated: 12 January 2012
Instructions to Teachers (S/IF/04/12)
(PDF), Last Updated: 27 February 2012
Update (S/IF/88/11)
(PDF), Last Updated: 30 August 2011
Controlled Assessment Update (S/IF/64/11)
(PDF), Last Updated: 24 May 2011
Update (From previous specification) (S/IF/34/11)
(PDF), Last Updated: 10 March 2011
The CCEA GCSE English Language Specification is designed to be compatible with CCEA GCSE English Literature.
GCSE English Language is a unitised specification, with four assessed units.
Externally Assessed Components
Unit 1: 1 hour 30 min examination [20%]
Section A: Writing - Personal writing
Section B: Reading - Multi-modal texts (comparison/cross reference)
Unit 2: 1 hour 30 min examination [20%]
Section A: Writing - Discursive (one side of an issue)
Section B: Reading - Non-fiction (1 stimulus)
Examinations are available in Higher and Foundation Tier.
Controlled Assessment
Unit 3: Speaking and Listening [20%]
3 tasks:
- Individual presentation
- Group interaction
- Role play
Unit 4: [40%]
3 tasks:
4.1 The Study of Spoken Language
4.2 The Study of a Literary Text
4.2 Creative writing
Refer to the Specification for sample tasks for Unit 3 and for the titles available for completion for Unit 4 tasks.