The English Literature course encourages students to develop interest in and enjoyment of English Literature, through reading widely, critically and independently, across centuries, genre and gender, and through experience of an extensive range of views about texts.Component 1 Love Through the Ages Written Exam, 3 hours Open book for section C only 40% of A Level Students explore aspects of a literary theme (Love through the Ages) as seen over time. 3 sectionsSection A One passagebased question on a Shakespeare play (25 marks) Section B Compulsory essay question on two unseen poems (25 marks) Section C One essay question (from a choice of two) linking one poetry and one prose text (25 marks).Component 2 Texts in Shared ContextsWritten Exam, 2 hours, 30 minutes. Open book 40% of A LevelStudents explore aspects of literature connected through a clearlydefined period of time. Two study options WW1 and its AftermathOR Modern Times Literature from 1945 to Present Day. Two sections for each optionSection A one essay question on set text (25 marks) Section B one compulsory question on an unseen extract of literary prose (25 marks)AND one essay question linking two texts (25 marks). Component 3 Independent Critical Study Coursework, 2,500 words 20% of A Level Students write a comparative critical study of two texts. Word count 2500 words. In addition, an appropriate academic bibliography must be included. One text must have been written before 1900, and two different authors must be studied.Equal attention should be paid to each text. Possible Texts for StudyOthello Measure for MeasureFeminine Gospels Spies The Handmaids Tale The Great Gatsby Birdsong Brick Lane Top Girls
Name: A Level English Literature Qualification title: ALevel English Literature Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding - Created 20150929 15:28:17 Updated 20150929 15:37:09
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