English Literature A level offers you the opportunity to explore modern novels, classic poetry and plays with like-minded students. Characters are brought to life and analysed through discussion; fictional worlds are spread out like intricate maps to be navigated chapter by chapter and visits to the theatre bring play-scripts to life. Summary of course content AS - Year 12 LITB1 - Unit 1 is assessed by a two hour examination at the end of year 12. You will study four texts (two novels and two collections of poetry) and will be asked to explore the ways in which the narrative is presented. In the past we have studied texts such as: The Road by Cormac McCarthy, The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. LITB2 - Unit 2 is assessed through the production of two pieces of coursework. The texts fall into the 'dramatic genre of comedy'. In the past we have studied texts such as The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde and Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare. The coursework completed at the end of this unit can take the form of a traditional analytical essay or for the more creative student, you can choose to write a 're-creative' piece of writing linked to the text. A2 - Year 13 LITB3 - Unit 3 is assessed by a two hour examination at the end of Year 13. The unit will involve you studying three texts which fall either into the category of 'elements of the pastoral' or 'elements of the gothic'. Texts we have studied in the past include: Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy, Songs of Innocence and of Experience by William Blake (poetry). LITB4 - Unit 4 is made up of two pieces of coursework. Each piece is in answer to a title that you write yourself and you are also challenged to choose the texts you wish to apply it to. One piece of coursework is comparative and the other will ask you to apply a critical theory (that you will learn about in lessons) to the text of your choice.
Name: English Literature GCEA Qualification title: External Awarded Qualification GCE A/AS Level Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Assessment is through written examination. Awarding AQA Created 20150827 11:34:11 Updated 20150827 11:34:11
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