English Literature builds on skills already developed at GCSE. Students cover a range of texts from across genres, drawing comparisons and analysing ideas and themes in depth. There is a lot of emphasis placed on reading, both for the course and for pleasure. At AS, the focus is on comparing the ways in which stories are told and thereby constructing different realities. At A2 this foundation is extended in two main ways: by looking in more detail at the way texts are influenced by culture or genre; and by considering the ways in which texts can be subjected to different types of critical approach, yielding different and potentially challenging interpretations. At A2 students will, as part of the potential for stretch and challenge: •Broaden their understanding of genre and categorisation •Extend their independent reading •Extend their awareness of critical methods and readings.
Name: English Literature Qualification title: GCE A Level in English Literature B Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20160309 11:27:20 Updated 20160316 14:07:24
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Sir John Cass Foundation and Redcoat Church of England Secondary School
Voluntary Aided School
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Stepney Way Town: London
Title: GCE A Level in English Literature B Qualification: GCE A Level in English Literature B Classification: Languages, Literature and Culture