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GCE A Level English Literature

A Level

In Llanelli ()

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

A well-established AS/A Level course which develops students' abilities to analyse the features of literary texts and to discuss them in a variety of ways. Students will have the opportunity to study the three key genres of Prose, Poetry and Drama. A range of texts will be chosen across time.  Students will be asked to work on identified texts and develop skills in order to analyse unseen texts.  This course is assessed through formal, external examinations at the end of the year.  There is not a coursework option at AS Level, but there is a coursework option (unit 5) at A Level.

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Skills and Training
  • Prose
  • Drama
  • English
  • Poetry

Course programme

Wide reading of a range of texts from medieval to modern, across the key genres of Prose, Poetry and Drama The development of Key Skills Communication at level three. In particular, discussion, presentation and formal essay writing. The development of transferable skills External activities including theatre visits and seminars at Higher Education providers.

A Levels provide an excellent basis for progression to Higher level qualifications such as degrees or Higher National Diplomas The course is a sound preparation for any proposed vocation involving the practical use of language and communication It would be relevant to careers in Journalism, the Media, Social Work and Counselling, Secretarial and Office Work, Teaching, Librarianship, Performing Arts, Advertising and Marketing.

Additional information

Normally students 16 - 19 years of age will require a minimum of 6 GCSEs at grades A* - C, one of which must be either GCSE Mathematics or GCSE English Language to study A Level subjects.  Specific entry requirements to study English Literature is a B grade in GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature.  

Entry for mature students without formal qualifications is at the discretion of the Faculty.

GCE A Level English Literature

Price on request