For English Literature GCE Advanced Level you will study eight texts from across the genres of prose, poetry and drama, three of which will be pre-1900 (including one Shakespeare play). In addition, you are also encouraged to undertake a comprehensive programme of wider reading. In preparation for the full GCE Advanced Level, the co-teachable Advanced Subsidiary (AS) course will require you to study four texts including unseen modern poetry. In summary, you will study: • a Shakespeare play alongside a Critical Anthology • at least two prose texts, including one published pre-1900 • at least one play from the genres of either Tragedy or Comedy • a range of unseen modern poetry alongside a prescribed pre-1900 poet • wider reading to inform your coursework study Aims of the course: To encourage you to develop an interest in and enjoyment of literature and literary studies through reading widely and independently both set texts and others that you have selected for yourselves. To engage you critically and creatively with a substantial body of texts and develop your knowledge of literary analysis and evaluation. To enable you to explore the contexts of the texts you are reading and reflect upon others’ interpretations of them.
Name: A Level English Literature Qualification title: GCE A Level in English Literature Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20150924 11:30:36 Updated 20161005 11:14:48
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Title: GCE A Level in English Literature Qualification: GCE A Level in English Literature Classification: Languages, Literature and Culture