Studying for this specification encourages students to gain an understanding of how texts can be connected and how they can be interpreted in multiple ways so that they can arrive at their own interpretations and become more confident readers Unit 1 Literary Genres: Aspects of Tragedy - Students will study four texts in total (The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald, Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller, King Lear/Othello by William Shakespeare and a selection of Keats poetry). - In this unit students will examine the different types of tragedy and the concepts of the tragic hero amongst other aspects of the genre. - This unit is assessed by a closed booked examination. Unit 2 Texts and Genres: Crime Writing/Political Writing - Students will study three texts in total. This will include one modern novel, one pre-1900 text and one bank of poetry. - In this unit students will examine the social and political issues within the texts and the elements of the genre. - This paper is assessed by an open book examination. Unit 3 Theory and Independence - This component is designed to allow students to read widely and to choose their own texts. - The students will study an anthology of critical essays which focus on concepts such as narrative theory, feminist theory and literary value. - The students will write about two different literary texts. One of the texts must be a poetry text and the other will be prose. They will then produce two essays between 1250-1500 words.
Name: English Literature Qualification title: GCE A level Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Units 1 and 2 are examined Unit 3 is assessed through coursework This course leads to a qualification which is held in high regard and facilitates access to a wide range of higher education options and a considerable number of career opportunities. A course in English offers you the chance to acquire skills that are highly valued in the job market. You will learn to analyse complex texts, research challenging topics and present your findings cogently and persuasively, both in discussion and in writing Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20161018 09:41:32 Updated 20161018 09:41:32
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