English Literature

Course Content

Award:
AS Level

What's it all about?:
Free* Netbook computer for every new full-time AS level student
The English Literature A Level provides a challenging and stimulating encounter with English prose and poetry. Throughout the course we will examine and evaluate a range of both classic and contemporary authors in order to assess the different ways writers discuss and criticise life, love and society. The syllabus is broad and requires a good deal of reading and should not be undertaken by anybody reluctant to read and study at home as well as in class time.

*Subject to conditions

Progression:
The AS may be awarded as a discrete qualification providing points for entry to higher education. Successful students may progress to the one year A2 programme.

Entry Requirements:
In our experience in order to be successful on this level of programme you will need one of the following:

· four to five* GCSEs at grades A*-C (including English and maths)

· an intermediate GNVQ in a related subject

· a BTEC first diploma in a related subject

· an NVQ level 2/technical certificate in a related subject

· successful completion of an apprenticeship programme

· successful completion of the Gateway/Newstart programme

· equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

* A level candidates will be expected to have five GCSEs

Duration: One year Course Overview
What does the course involve?:

This is a one year course designed to develop your ability to respond critically to a diverse range of literary texts from different periods.

You will learn to talk and write about texts in an analytical way and you will be encouraged to approach your studies with an open, enquiring mind.

When can I study?:
Various days and times

Are there any exams?:
Unit one : is assessed by a two hour examination (poetry in context)

Unit two : is assessed by a 2,500 word portfolio of coursework, this is divided between two essays, one focussing on prose on on drama.

The percentage will be 60% examination 40% coursework.
Course Facts

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Start Date:
September

End Date:
June

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Goschen Centre

Instalments:

Material Fees:


Level:
Advanced

Course Code:
ASPT

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

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Start Date:
September

End Date:
June

Course Type:

Full-time

Location:
Goschen Centre

Course Fees:
£999 per year. If you are receiving certain benefits, you may only have to pay a material fee for 3 AS levels.

Instalments:
Instalments are available for course fees. A deposit of £249.75 per year is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £249.75 per year

Material Fees:
£20 per year for 3 AS levels.

Level:
Advanced

Course Code:
ASFT

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.