English Language and Literature: A2 Level
A Level
In Leyton
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Leyton
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Duration
1 Year
AS. LL1: Critical Reading of Literary and Non-Literary Texts. (Summer exam 30%) In this unit you study an anthology of pre-20th Century poetry and two novels, to be agreed. LL2: Creative Writing. (Coursework 20%) Here you compile your own 3,000 word original writing portfolio of literary and non-literary texts and accompanying analysis. A2. LL3: Analysing and Producing Performance Texts. (Coursework 20%) In this unit you compare Shakespeare's King Lear' with a partner text and write and perform a series of performance texts such as a film script, a play or a television documentary and write a commentary on your work. LL4: Comparative Textual Analysis and Review. (Summer exam 30%). Here you will analyse a series of thematically linked unseen excerpts from novels, plays, poems and spoken language texts as well as contextualise and evaluate 20th century political journalism.
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Government funding available
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About this course
Creative writing workshops with guest authors and poets and a range of trips are available.
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Course programme
This course involves looking at literary and non-literary, written and spoken texts in an analytical and evaluative way.
Course details
AS
LL1: Critical Reading of Literary and Non-Literary Texts. (Summer exam 30%) In this unit you study an anthology of pre-20th Century poetry and two novels, to be agreed. LL2: Creative Writing. (Coursework 20%) Here you compile your own 3,000 word original writing portfolio of literary and non-literary texts and accompanying analysis.
A2
LL3: Analysing and Producing Performance Texts. (Coursework 20%) In this unit you compare Shakespeare's King Lear' with a partner text and write and perform a series of performance texts such as a film script, a play or a television documentary and write a commentary on your work. LL4: Comparative Textual Analysis and Review. (Summer exam 30%). Here you will analyse a series of thematically linked unseen excerpts from novels, plays, poems and spoken language texts as well as contextualise and evaluate 20th century political journalism.
How is it assessed?
60% of the course is assessed by examinations in the summer of each year, with 40% assessed by creative writing and comparative analysis in both years.
Course duration
One year at AS level. One year at A2 level.
What do I need to study this subject?
You should have five GCSE grades A*-C, including English Literature and English Language, as well as an interest in literary texts and the workings of language.
Where can this lead me?
Students may progress to a degree in English or Humanities, and to any career that requires effective communication skills.
What are the enrichment opportunities?
We attend plays in the West End , Shakespeare workshops at the Globe theatre, and arrange creative writing workshops with a professional poet and singer.
English Language and Literature: A2 Level