A Level English Literature
Course summary
English Literature A Level builds upon the skills and knowledge acquired on the GCSE English Literature course. Studying English Literature enhances skills of communication, writing and literary knowledge. A Level study nurtures, develops and hones skills of analysis and evaluation. Identifying themes and making links to other texts, theories and historical events, students will demonstrate the ability to handle complex ideas, search for patterns and interpret information in a wider context. Students will take further their understanding of the contextual concerns and influences of a text and this exploration develops empathy and understanding of how literature reflects and illustrates the world around us. Students will develop planning and research skills whilst exploring history, culture, philosophy and even human behaviour. English Literature A Level will introduce students to a variety of critical perspectives, thus allowing them to apply a more sophisticated exploration of a text and the wide-ranging interpretations it has to offer. Course Overview Students taking A Level English Literature are encouraged to develop critical awareness and understanding of individual works of literature, of relationships between texts and of the significance of cultural and contextual influences upon readers and writers. Students will consider, analyse and evaluate the effect of a range of texts of different forms and from a range of genres. Texts will span a range of time periods including post millennial texts and those from the 19th century. Students are required to study a minimum of eight texts at A Level, including at least two examples of each of the genres of prose, poetry and drama. Student will undertake a contextual study and read a range of texts from within the Dystopian genre. Students will be expected to explore this genre and its social, political and historical influences through their own wider reading. Other areas of study will include comparing a play with collection of poetry, analysing and evaluating the social, historical and political implications of both texts. What can I do afterwards? An A Level in English Literature offers students the opportunity to access a range of Higher Education courses at university and study for Degrees in English, Law, Business Administration and others. English Literature also provides an effective pathway into career opportunities in the Media, Human Resources, Journalism, Publishing, Teaching and Business.
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Course Entry Requirements This course requires a Grade 6 or above in GCSE English Language plus a Grade 6 or above in GCSE English Literature.
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Assessment
Assessment Format Drama and Poetry Pre-1900 – written paper (2hrs 30mins) worth 40% of the A Level Comparative and Contextual Study – written paper (2hrs 30mins) worth 40% of the A Level Literature Post-1900 – non-examined assessment worth 20% of the A Level
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