English Literature AS/A2 Level
Course aims
The philosophy of the course is to develop informed independent readers who have the skills to read widely across a range of literature. You will be expected to undertake a considerable amount of reading to make a success.
Entry requirements
To study GCE AS Level you will need 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including English Language and Literature (one at grade B).
To study at A2 level - a grade D or above at GCE AS Level is required.
Course content
GCE AS Level (Year 1)
Unit 1 – Poetry and Drama 1 (Exam)
Poetry and drama (post 1900) – Carol Ann Duffy and David Hare.
Unit 2 – Prose Study and Creative Reading (Coursework)
Two prose texts – “The Great Gatsby” and “Catcher in the Rye”
Creative reading - a piece of coursework stimulated by wider reading.
GCE A2 Level (Year 2)
Unit 3 – Period and Genre Study (Coursework)
War Literature – poetry, prose and drama.
Unit 4 – Poetry and Drama 2 (Exam)
Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”
Poetry of Wordsworth and Coleridge.
Course assessment
You will be assessed through one examination per year and coursework both years.
Materials
Dudley Sixth will supply all set texts for full time students, although students may choose to purchase their own copies.
Progress
Higher Education or university. An English A Level is valued by universities and employers.
Career options: English can lead to a variety of careers. The skills it develops can lead to teaching, journalism, business, management and information services (e.g. librarianship).
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