An A Level in English Literature is well regarded by universities and business institutions. It is an ideal complement to all other subjects, because it provides communication, reflection, forward thinking and creativity. Taking English at degree level offers a wide variety of career options in both the academic and vocational arenas. The course not only allows you to develop your interest and enjoyment of literary study, but also hones your skills of analysis, evaluation, problem solving and communication which prepare you for the world of work whatever career you decide to pursue. The breadth of opportunity the course offers allows students who are passionate about reading to engage with a range of texts from the Victorian novel to the contemporary poetry scene.
Name: English Literature Qualification title: GCE A Level in English Literature Qualification type: Assessment Exam Board: Edexcel Component 1: Drama 30% - Shakespeare: Measure for Measure and Other Drama: Streetcar Named Desire* Component 2: Prose 20% - The Picture of Dorian Gray* and Dracula* Component 3: Poetry 30% - The poetry of John Keats and post-2000 Poetry Anthology* compared to unseen poetry Component 4: Coursework 20% - Students produce one comparative assignment 2500-3000 words. Awarding WJEC (Formerly Welsh Joint Education Committee) Created 20150929 12:26:08 Updated 20161101 10:17:37
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Title: GCE A Level in English Literature Qualification: GCE A Level in English Literature Classification: Languages, Literature and Culture