AS English Language and Literature

A Levels - Tutorials - AS Level
AS English Language and Literature(2010/2011)
Study Method:
Essay writing, reading, group wprk, presentations, education visits to theatres and war museums, discussion and debate, reading and writing exercises and videos.
Duration :36 Weeks
Who the Course is For:
Students who like to read, study poetry, drama and novels from different historical periods. English Language encourages students to develop their interest in and enjoyment of English, through learning about its structures and its functions, its development and its variations.
Assessment:
There are two units
Two will be assessed via exam, and one will consist of coursework
Course Leads To:
AS Level
Entry Requirements:
5 Grade C GCSEs or above. It is essential for students to have attained a GCSE Grade C or above in English,Language and Grade C in Maths.
Content:
Students will explore critical viewpoints and influences of texts, read and compare literary texts, develop an ability to analyse seen and unseen texts in light of knowledge gained during the course and study synoptic papers.
Students will be introduced to ways of investigating and understanding the diversity of uses and contexts for spoken and written English in the modern world and in your own lives. Violence, murder, passion, love, revenge are just some of the temes you will consider as you study poetry, drama and novels from different historical periods -exploring what they mean to you as a critical, intelligent modern reader.