AS English Language and Literature
Course
In Leicester
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Leicester
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Duration
34 Days
A course that combines literary and linguistic approaches through the study of a range of texts written in different styles. Spoken English is also explored.
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About this course
GCSE English grade B or above is essential
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Course programme
Course Level: Level 3
Course Type: Part Time
Curriculum Area Description: Science, Maths & Humanities
How to Apply: Interview
Entry Requirements: GCSE English grade B or above is essential
Study Hours: 4,5
Nº of Weeks:34
Additional Enrolment Info: GCSE English at grade B minimum
Work Placement: No
Work Placement Attendence: Optional
Course Progression: A2 English Language and Literature in order to complete the full A-level qualification
Careers Progression: A-level English develops wide ranging skills that are highly valued in many careers including the media, teaching, business and journalism.
Course Description:
A course that combines literary and linguistic approaches through the study of a range of texts written in different styles. Spoken English is also explored.
Description Breakdown:
Unit 1 Integrated Analysis and Text Production. You will study a collection of short stories and a modern play. The exam will consist of an 'open book' exercise and a language production task.
Unit 2 Analysing Speech and its Representation. Here you will study a modern novel and write a 'closed book' essay in the exam.
There will also be a comparative exam question on two unseen speech texts (non-literary).
There is no coursework for AS.
Assessment Description: Exams
Nº Places Available: 20
Qualification: AS
Tuition Fees: 450
Material Fees: 0
Exams Fees: 45
Exam Registration: 0
Residential Fees: 0
Total Fees: 495
Additional Costs: Students will need to buy 3 set texts and an English textbook at the start of course - likely to be around £40 total approx. But these texts can be bought across 2 terms - see reading scheme.
Additional Costs Total: 40
Days Times: Tuesday & Friday
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AS English Language and Literature