English Language and Literature A' Level (Full AS + A2) Course

Course Structure

Unit 1: ELLA 1 - Integrated Analysis and Text Production

This unit introduces the principles of integrated literary and linguistic analysis by developing the ability of candidates to:

• use terminology to support their analysis of a set text
• produce a piece of their own work, based on the study of a set text
• write fluently and coherently

Texts

• The History Boys: Alan Bennett
• A Streetcar Named Desire: Tennessee Williams

Unit 2: ELLA 2 - Analysing Speech and its Representation

This unit will introduce candidates to the principles of the analysis of speech in a variety of situations. Their analysis will be supplemented by the frameworks learned on Unit 1. These questions test the ability of candidates to:

• use appropriate terminology to support their analysis
• compare different kinds of spoken texts
• analyse set texts with reference to representation of speech as well as exploration of stylistic and thematic issues
• write fluently and coherently.

Text

• All My Sons: Arthur Miller

A2 Level

Unit 3 – ELLA 3: Comparative Analysis and Text Adaptation

This unit tests the ability of candidates to:

• use appropriate terminology to support their analysis
• compare different types of text including those from literary and non-literary contexts, and speech
• write a piece of their own work, based on the study of non-fiction writing
• write fluently and coherently

Texts

• A House Somewhere: Tales of Life Abroad, Don George and Anthony Sattin
• Cupcakes and Kalashnikovs: 100 Years of the Best Journalism by Women, ed. Eleanor Mills

Unit 4 – ELLA 4: Comparative Analysis through Independent Study

This unit will extend the principles of integrated literary and linguistic analysis by testing the ability of candidates to:

• use appropriate terminology in their analysis
• make comparisons by sustaining a particular line of thinking in relation to the two chosen texts
• produce accurate, fluent and coherent written work

Candidates are required to study at least one poetry text, a genre not available at AS level. Candidates must choose one text from List A; they may then either choose one other text from List A or one text from List B

Important Notice

UK Learning college is not accredited to assess, moderate or examine coursework. In which case, it is candidates’ responsibility to access AQA consortium advice via their examination centres. Moreover, it is candidates’ choice to determine which texts from lists A and B above they shall study and what comparative question they shall work on.

However, we are able to offer study materials for Unit 4, consisting of examples of poetry criticism and analysis, and Tutor Marked Assignments which will help prepare candidates to formulate titles and draft their coursework

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