AS/A Level English Literature
A Level
In Stockton-On-Tees
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Stockton-on-tees
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Duration
2 Years
Important information
Government funding available
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
At least 5 A*to C passes at GCSE
A good grade (A* to C) in English Language
A good grade (A* to C) in English Literature, if taken
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Course programme
AS/A Level English Literature
- Level: AS/A Level
- Duration: 2 years
- I enjoy reading challenging texts and exploring their deeper levels of meaning
- I enjoy group work and contributing my ideas
- I want to find out about the contexts in which different texts were written
- Studying a selection of modern and pre-twentieth century novels, poetry and plays (including Shakespeare)
- Reading a variety of literature from all periods to help develop literary analysis skills
- Developing strong, independent, critical skills
- Much of the work is by discussion in groups
- Workshops, videos and theatre visits
How is this course assessed?
- Two units in the first year assessed by an open book examination and two pieces of written coursework
- Two units in the second year assessed by closed book examination and two pieces of written coursework
- Higher Education
- Any career which requires good communication skills and confidence - teaching, law, television and radio, management, theatre, libraries etc.
AS/A Level English Literature