AS and A Level English Literature

AS and A Level English Literature
The course introduces you to a wide range of authors and teaches you skills of analysis and argument which will help you to enjoy literature and to cope well in other areas of life.

What does the course consist of?
In Year 1 you will study units 1 and 2 for an AS Level. In Year 2 you will take units 3 and 4 to complete the full Advanced Level.
Unit 1: Aspects of Narrative

You will study four works:

• Two novels (at least one post 1900)
• Two poetry texts (1800- 1945)

You will be assessed by a written examination.

Unit 2: Dramatic Genres

You will study two texts from the dramatic genre of tragedy.
You will be assessed by two coursework tasks, one on each text, 1200-1500 words each.

Unit 3: Texts and Genres

You will study a range of literature on the themes of 'Elements of the Gothic' or 'elements of the Pastoral'.
You will be assessed by a written examination.

Unit 4: Further and Independent reading

You will study a minimum of three texts including one pre-release anthology.
You will be assessed by extended coursework.

What else do I need to know?
You need to be able to work to deadlines and to enjoy researching and writing about texts. It is recommended that you provide your own copies of some books for this course.