A Level English Language and Literature
A Level
In Cheadle Hulme
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Cheadle hulme
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Duration
2 Years
The course offers you an interesting combination of English Language and English Literature. As well as studying a wide range of plays, poetry and novels you will also have the opportunity to develop your creative and analytical skills in your study of language. You should do this subject if you like writing for different audiences, love reading, and enjoy discussions
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About this course
You must have achieved at least a grade C in GCSE English Language.
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Course programme
English Language and Literature (AS and A Level)
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
AS and A Level (AQA)
Campus: Cheadle and Marple
(26.09.08)
Course overview
The course offers you an interesting combination of English Language and English Literature. As well as studying a wide range of plays, poetry and novels you will also have the opportunity to develop your creative and analytical skills in your study of language. You should do this subject if you like writing for different audiences, love reading, and enjoy discussions
AS Level (year one)
Unit One: Integrated analysis and text production
In this unit you will study a novel and a drama text. You will also produce a piece of your own creative writing, based on the study of the set text.
Unit Two: Analysing Speech and its Representation
In the first section of the unit you will compare a wide range of non-literary spoken texts, including spontaneous speech and prepared speeches. The second section will focus on the study of the way speech is represented in a novel or play.
A Level (year two)
Unit Three: Comparative Analysis and Text Adaption
In this unit you will compare different types of texts including those from literary and non-literary contexts, and speech. You will also write a piece of your own work, based on the study of non-fiction writing.
Unit Four: Comparative Analysis through Independent Study
For this unit you will produce a 2500 word coursework essay. You will compare two texts: one will be a poetry text; the other will be a novel or a play.
How you will learn
In a variety of learning experiences ranging from individual research, through small class discussion and full class debate, to exam-focused teaching and revision sessions not to mention one-to-one tutorials, role play and watching plays and films
Youll have one or two experienced teachers who have a real passion for their subject. The classroom environment is engaging and stimulating, and you will typically be in a class size of twenty students.
How you will be assessed
At AS Level you will be assessed through two examinations. The coursework is completed during year two, and counts for 20% of the total A Level marks. The other A Level unit is assessed through examination.
Special entry requirements
You must have achieved at least a grade C in GCSE English Language.
Other useful information
English Language and Literature goes very well with most other subjects it complements all arts, humanities and sciences, especially at AS Level where you should choose a broader base.
It is an extremely versatile subject which could take you just about anywhere, although a lot of English graduates veer towards teaching, journalism, publishing, advertising and the arts.
Exam results are above the national average.
There are lots of trips not only to the theatre, but also cultural trips abroad.
There is a good record of helping students get to Oxbridge.
A Level English Language and Literature