Studying English Literature at A Level will give you the opportunity to read widely, critically and independently across centuries, gender and genre. The course encourages the enjoyment of literary studies founded on an informed personal response to a wide range of texts. It will enhance your understanding of the different ways authors convey meaning, and how they comment on the issues of their times and influence us as readers. The analytical skills you will develop will be of great value to you in all other subjects.
Name: A Level English Literature Qualification title: A Level English Literature Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment For A Level: Unit 1 is a 2 ½ hour exam which has 3 sections: a passage-based question on a Shakespeare set text, an essay question on a Shakespeare set text and an essay linking 2 further texts, 1 of which must be a drama text and the other pre-1900. Unit 2 is a 3 hour exam which has 3 sections: a question on an unseen passage, an essay question on a set text and an essay question connecting 2 further set texts. 1 of the texts must be post-2000, another pre-1900 and the final text must be poetry. Unit 3 is coursework, where students write 2 essays of between 1250 and 1500 words each, focusing on different texts and different aspects of critical theory. You will be expected to display your ability to successfully analyse writers’ techniques and use of language while conveying a real understanding of the whole texts themselves and the themes and issues presented by the authors. You will also be required to effectively compare the use of language and the different intentions of writers from different time periods. Awarding - Created 20151109 12:23:00 Updated 20161102 15:47:31
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