English Literature A Level

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In English Literature A-Level you develop more than just an understanding of the meanings on the page. An appreciation of context and how this conditions the representation of ‘universal’ concepts is explored through an enhanced understanding of traditional and modern theories of literary and cultural criticism. The power of literature cannot be underestimated and this course explores connections of social and political protest across a range of literary texts, providing abstract thought to aspects of tragedy through the study of prose, poetry and drama. Students are encouraged to respond imaginatively and independently to the written word fostering sophisticated literacy skills, fluency and clarity in discussion and written presentation. Throughout this course you will develop your intellectual creativity and critical appreciation of how writers shape meaning within their texts while aiming to craft responses to passage-based as well as whole text analytical questions spanning a significant range of the English Literary Heritage.

Course information

Name: English Literature A Level Qualification title: GCE A Level in English Literature B Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment AS Paper 1: Literary Genres: Aspects of Tragedy, Drama – 1½ hour written examination Paper 2: Literary Genres: Aspects of Tragedy, Prose and Poetry – 1½ hour written examination A Level Paper 1: Literary Genres – 2½ hours written examination Paper 2: Texts and Genres – 3 hour written examination Non Examination Assessment: Theory and Independence – 2 essays of 1500 words each Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20150925 11:30:12 Updated 20161004 14:22:00

Entry requirements

Students will be required to obtain copies of the fictional texts to be studied and have completed a first reading close to the commencement of the course. Equipment required Students will be required to obtain copies of the fictional texts to be studied and have completed a first reading close to the commencement of the course.

Provider

Royal Alexandra and Albert School
Voluntary Aided School
n/a

Address

Gatton Park Town: Reigate