A Level English 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
Throughout this course you will be encouraged to develop interest and enjoyment in the great writings of English Literature from a wide range of historical periods. You will read plays, poetry and novels, old and new, looking at how styles vary and interpretations change through time. You should do this subject if you love reading, enjoy discussion and debate, and care about social, political.
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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 Literature (AS and A Level)
ENGLISH LITERATURE
AS and A Level (WJEC)
Campus: Cheadle and Marple
(26.09.08)
Course overview
Throughout this course you will be encouraged to develop interest and enjoyment in the great writings of English Literature from a wide range of historical periods. You will read plays, poetry and novels, old and new, looking at how styles vary and interpretations change through time. You should do this subject if you love reading, enjoy discussion and debate, and care about social, political and moral issues which affect everyone.
AS Level (year one)
Unit One: Poetry and Drama 1
In this unit you will study two poetry texts (post-1900) and one drama text (post-1990). For the poetry you will study Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes. The play is Murmuring Judges by David Hare. There is a 2 hour open book exam.
Unit Two: Prose Study and Creative Reading
You will produce a coursework folder containing three pieces of work. The first piece will be a 1500 word essay based on two novels by authors such as E.M. Forster and F. Scott Fitzgerald. The second part of the coursework involves producing a personal creative writing response to wider reading of prose. You will also write a commentary on your creative piece.
A Level (year two)
Unit Three: Period and Genre Study (Synoptic)
For this unit you will produce a 3000 word coursework essay. You will compare three texts; one will be a novel, the second will be poetry, and the final text will be of any genre. The emphasis in this unit is on independent reading and research, so there will be a wide choice of texts.
Unit Four: Poetry and Drama 2
In this unit you will study one poetry text (pre-1800) and two drama texts (one of these will be a Shakespeare play). There is a 2 hour closed book exam.
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
In addition to examinations, 40% of both AS and A2 is made up of coursework.
Special entry requirements
You must have achieved at least a grade C in GCSE English Language.
Other useful information
English 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 Literature