English Literature A level (See Option Blocks on our website)
Languages, Literature and Culture
What will you be working towards?
| Code | ND24 |
| Qualification Type | GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent |
| Qualification Level | Level 3 |
| Course type | Full Time |
Overview
A Level Unit 1A: Literary Genres: Aspects of Tragedy
Written Exam: 2 hour 30 minutes Closed book
Weighting: 40% of A Level
Three texts for study: Othello, Death of a Salesman, Keats poetry
Unit 2B: Texts and Genres: Elements of Crime Writing
Written Exam: 3 hours Unseen and Open book
Weighting: 40% of A Level
Three texts for study: Hamlet, Atonement, The Rime of The Ancient Mariner
Non-exam assessment: Theory and independence (Coursework)
Weighting: 20% of A Level
There is a minimum of three texts for study including one pre-released anthology of critical writing which students apply to their chosen prose and poetry texts.
Students produce a portfolio of two essays (one based on poetry and one based on prose), each 1250 -1500 words, each responding to a different text and linking to a different aspect of the Critical Anthology
Tasks set internally.
Details
A Level
Unit 1A: Literary Genres: Aspects of Tragedy
Written Exam: 2 hour 30 minutes Closed book
Weighting: 40% of A Level
Three texts for study: Othello, Death of a Salesman, Keats poetry
Unit 2B: Texts and Genres: Elements of Crime Writing
Written Exam: 3 hours Unseen and Open book
Weighting: 40% of A Level
Three texts for study: Hamlet, Atonement, The Rime of The Ancient Mariner
Non-exam assessment: Theory and independence (Coursework)
Weighting: 20% of A Level
There is a minimum of three texts for study including one pre-released anthology of critical writing which students apply to their chosen prose and poetry texts.
Students produce a portfolio of two essays (one based on poetry and one based on prose), each 1250 -1500 words, each responding to a different text and linking to a different aspect of the Critical Anthology
Tasks set internally.
How will it be delivered?
A Level
Unit 1A: Literary Genres: Aspects of Tragedy
Written Exam: 2 hour 30 minutes Closed book
Weighting: 40% of A Level
Three texts for study: Othello, Death of a Salesman, Keats poetry
Unit 2B: Texts and Genres: Elements of Crime Writing
Written Exam: 3 hours Unseen and Open book
Weighting: 40% of A Level
Three texts for study: Hamlet, Atonement, The Rime of The Ancient Mariner
Non-exam assessment: Theory and independence (Coursework)
Weighting: 20% of A Level
There is a minimum of three texts for study including one pre-released anthology of critical writing which students apply to their chosen prose and poetry texts.
Students produce a portfolio of two essays (one based on poetry and one based on prose), each 1250 -1500 words, each responding to a different text and linking to a different aspect of the Critical Anthology
Tasks set internally.
Entry requirements
Students should have a grade 5 or above at the Higher Level in English Literature and English Language GCSE.
(See Option Blocks on our website)
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