The syllabus followed and outlined below is Edexcel. It is a text-based course which focuses on both classic and modern literature. From 2015 this course is linear. To achieve the full A level all exams/coursework will be completed in Year 13. A stand-alone AS is available at the end of Year 12. • Component 1 Drama Study of two plays (at least one by Shakespeare) and a collection of critical essays relating to tragedy or comedy. (Assessed by 2 hour exam – 30% total qualification) • Component 2 Prose Study of two prose texts from a chosen theme, at least one must be pre 1900. (Assessed by 1 hour exam – comparative essay – 20% of total qualification) • Component 3 Poetry Response to an Unseen poem AND study of poetry from a literary period or by a named poet. (Assessed by 2 hour exam – 30% total qualification) • Coursework Free choice of two texts from any genre(s) One extended comparative essay referring to two texts (2500-3000 words, internally assessed)
Name: GCE AS Level in English Literature Qualification title: GCE AS Level in English Literature Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20160106 14:55:39 Updated 20161107 11:09:17
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Title: GCE AS Level in English Literature Qualification: GCE AS Level in English Literature Classification: Languages, Literature and Culture