Course Title | English Literature | Awarding Body | AQA | Course Level | AS & A2 | Course Description | English Literature evokes and develops curiosity about the ways writers craft language to explore their perception of the culture and society in which they live. The course develops analytical skills established during the study of GCSE English Literature.
Course Content - AS
This is a one-year course, normally taken in Year 12. Students work on a range of texts that span different eras and genres of prose, poetry and drama. Students study two modules in Year 12.
Course Content - A2
This is a two-year course in which students must follow the AS course in Year 12 and take two further modules in Year 13. Lessons are driven by discussion of the texts. This will be generated by both teachers and students. Keen and active readers will enjoy this course. | Assessment | AS - 60% exam, 40% coursework
A2 - 60% exam, 40% coursework | Career Opportunities | Anything required analytical thought, sensitivity to meaning and the ability to present a logical, persuasive argument, e.g. teaching, law, media and communications. | Entry Requirements | At least B Grades at GCSE English and English Literature |
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