A Level English Literature - 2015
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300h
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2 Years
English Literature is a wonderful subject that can open windows into many different areas. A sound knowledge of English Literature is essential if you want to fully understand the history and philosophy of the nation.
This distance learning Pearson Edexcel English Literature course has been designed to the latest specifications. On this course you will study a variety of prose, poetry and drama, including well known names like Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde and Mary Shelley. All of the authors that appear in the A Level often feature heavily in university curriculums, making it an excellent preparation for higher education.
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The Pearson Edexcel A Level in English Literature consists of three externally examined papers and one coursework component. The qualification requires the study of eight literary texts plus unseen poetry. This course has been designed to reflect this, and will take students through each component as listed below:
Component 1: Drama
Component 2: Prose
Component 3: Poetry
Coursework Component
No Entry Requirements. The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about English Literature and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course.
Pearson Edexcel A Level in English Literature (9ET0)
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- History of Philosophy
- Philosophy
- Poetry
- Shakespeare
- Prose
- Drama
- Poems
- English
- Literature Study
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How is the Course Structured
The Pearson Edexcel A Level in English Literature consists of three externally examined papers and one coursework component. The qualification requires the study of eight literary texts plus unseen poetry. This course has been designed to reflect this, and will take students through each component as listed below:
Component 1: Drama
Students will study the following texts:
- William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night
- Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest
- William Shakespeare, Shakespeare: A Critical Anthology - Comedy (This Edexcel publication is only available from your exam centre and you should ask your exams officer to order one in for you when you register for your exams.)
Component 2: Prose
Students will study the following texts:
- Mary Shelley, Frankenstein
- Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid's Tale
Component 3: Poetry
Students will study the following texts (and they must study the stated editions):
- T. S. Eliot, Selected Poems (Faber, 2009) ISBN 9780571247059 (This is the 80th Anniversary Edition in an attractive hardcover.)
- William Sieghart, ed., Poems of the Decade: An Anthology of the Forward Books of Poetry 2002–2011 (Faber and Faber, 2015) ISBN 978-0571325405
Coursework Component
Students will study the folowing texts:
- Emily Brontë, Wuthering Heights
- Angela Carter, The Bloody Chamber
Assessment
In order to attain this qualification you must sit three examinations and submit one piece of coursework. Booking exams is the responsibility of the student. Tutors will be able to authenticate coursework for marking by the exam centre. Any and all exam fees will be paid by the student directly to their chosen exam centre. On purchasing the course, students will be provided with a list of recommended exam centres.
Paper 1: Drama *Paper code: 9ET0/01
Paper 1 covers the two plays, and critical essays on Shakespeare, supported by student's reading of the critical anthology. This is an open book exam, meaning students can take copies of the primary texts into the examination, however the critical anthology must not be taken into the exam.
Details:
- Exam Length: 2 hours and 15 minutes
- Exam Weighting: 30% of the total qualification
- Questions: The paper has two sections, A and B. Students answer one essay question from a choice of two on their studied text for both sections A and B.
- Marks: 35 for section A/ 25 for section B - 60 marks in total
Paper 2: Prose *Paper code: 9ET0/02
Paper 2 covers the two novels. As with paper 1, this is an open book exam, meaning students can take copies of the primary texts into the examination.
Details:
- Exam Length: 1 hour
- Exam Weighting: 20% of the total qualification
- Questions: Students answer one comparative essay question from a choice of two.
- Marks: 40 marks in total
Paper 3: Poetry *Paper code: 9ET0/03
Paper 3 covers a selection of poetry from the two collections studied in the course, as well as some unseen material that will be provided in the exam itself. This is also an open book examination.
Details:
- Exam Length: 2 hours and 15 minutes
- Exam Weighting: 30% of the total qualification
- Questions: The paper has two sections, A and B. In section A students answer one question from a choice of two, comparing an unseen poem with one they have studied. In section B they answer one question from a choice of two on one poet, or poetic movement that they have studied as part of the course
- Marks: 30 for section A/ 30 for section B - 60 marks in total
Course Fees
The enrolment fee for the New A' Level English Literature (Full AS + A2) home study course is £450, though for a limited time we are offering you the opportunity to pay only £360 which is a 20% discount if you enrol online and pay in full.
You can also opt for our Easy Payment Plan and enrol online today by paying a deposit of £90 and then 4 equal payments of £90 per month. The first instalment is paid about a month after you receive your course.
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Whether your goal is to go on to Higher Education or you are keen to make a start in your chosen career, studying A Levels with us will help make these choices available to you in the future.
A Level English Literature - 2015