A Level English Literature

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English Literature GCE A Level English Literature encourages students to develop their interest in and enjoyment of literature and literary studies as they: • read widely and independently both set texts and others that they have selected for themselves • engage creatively with a substantial body of texts and ways of responding to them • develop and effectively apply their knowledge of literary analysis and evaluation in speech and writing • explore the contexts of the texts they are reading and others' interpretations of them • deepen their understanding of the changing traditions of literature in English  Study the major literary genres of poetry, prose and drama at an advanced level  Develop the ability to analyse, evaluate and make corrections  Gain an overview of the ‘literary canon’, movements and individual authors  Contextualise writers and their work  Explore the lasting impact of literature on society and the individual • This is a two year course: all components will be examined at the end of Year 13 • 80% examination across three components • 20% non-examination assessment (2500-3500 word investigation into selected prose texts) Lessons will be both teacher and student-led involving group and individual readings of set texts. Students will take detailed notes which they will organize in an easy-to-reference filing system. Students will be expected to offer ideas on the set texts and be capable of analyzing passages either individually or in groups and report back to the rest of the class. To prepare for the examination papers and coursework essays, students will be expected to engage in independent reading of set texts and related critical materials by making use of libraries and avoiding over-reliance on the internet. The students will also be expected to write regular essays on the set texts – they should expect to write, on average, one essay per week.

Course information

Name: A Level English Literature Qualification title: GCE A Level in English Literature Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding WJEC (Formerly Welsh Joint Education Committee) Created 20151001 09:25:34 Updated 20161005 13:42:05

Entry requirements

None

Provider

Chesterfield High School
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Address

Chesterfield Road Town: Liverpool