English
A Level Information
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Aug 27, 2008 - 3:41:12 PM

The English Department follows the AQA Specification (A) for English Literature.

AS Literature

Starting in 2008 there is a new specification.  The new course emphasises wider reading and coursework, as well as the close study of poetry and drama. The course encourages students to develop interest in and enjoyment of English Literature, through reading widely, critically and independently, across centuries, genre and gender.

The AS course consists of two units and is assessed through 2 pieces of coursework and an exam.

Please download a brief outline of the AS Literature Course for more details.

A2 Literature

2008-09 is the last year of teaching of the old specification.

The A2 course consists of three units:

Unit 4        Texts in Time
Pre 1900 Poetry: Lyrical Ballads (Wordsworth & Coleridge)
Pre 1770 Drama: The Alchemist (Ben Jonson)
       
Unit 5        Literary Connections Coursework
Comparison of Two Texts

Unit 6        Reading for Meaning – Synoptic
Unprepared Text

N.B. - Units 5 & 6 are centred around the study of WWI Literature.


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