English Literature A level

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English Literature A level

National Extension College
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Description

This home study course explores an exciting set of both pre and post-twentieth century literature.

Components and/or options

  • English Literature A2
  • English Literature AS

If you love literature, this distance learning course is a good excuse to read to your heart's content!

But NEC's A level in English literature for home study is not just about reading; students will be required to think critically about what they have looked at, and to develop skills in evaluating texts according to a variety of criteria.

This course considers some pre-twentieth century literature as well as more modern works. It includes comparative studies, and looks at the cultural and social contexts in which t…

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This home study course explores an exciting set of both pre and post-twentieth century literature.

Components and/or options

  • English Literature A2
  • English Literature AS

If you love literature, this distance learning course is a good excuse to read to your heart's content!

But NEC's A level in English literature for home study is not just about reading; students will be required to think critically about what they have looked at, and to develop skills in evaluating texts according to a variety of criteria.

This course considers some pre-twentieth century literature as well as more modern works. It includes comparative studies, and looks at the cultural and social contexts in which texts were written.

Activities underline the importance of incorporating textual evidence when answering essay questions, and are designed to fully prepare students for their exams.

Benefits

  • Gain skills that will help you develop as an independent, confident and reflective reader.
  • Develop the ability to read, understand and respond in writing to a wide range of works.
  • Learn how to analyse and evaluate themes and principal characters in classic literary works.
  • Better understand the ways in which social, historical and cultural factors can influence literature.

Topics include

  • Unit 1: Texts in Context – Option B, World War One Literature
  • Unit 2: Creative Study
  • Unit 3: Reading for Meaning
  • Unit 4: Extended essay and Shakespeare study

Entry requirements and hours of study

  • A GCSE in English literature would help, but no formal qualifications are necessary.
  • You should allow 150 hours of study for the AS and 150 hours for the A2, plus extra time for completing assignments.

Specification

AQA, Full A level:2740, AS:1741, A2:2741

Recommended texts

You will need to buy the following essential textbooks:

AS:

  • The Oxford Book of War Poetry, Jon Stallworthy, OUP (ISBN 0–19–280454–5)
  • Strange Meeting by Susan Hill, Penguin Books, (ISBN 978–0–14–00–3695–4)
  • Journey’s End by R. C. Sherriff, Penguin Books (ISBN 0–14–11–8326–8)

A2:

  • Heinemann Advanced Shakespeare: Othello (ed. John Seely), ISBN: 978-0435193058 (pub. Heinemann, 2000)
  • The Color Purple, by Alice Walker, ISBN- 978-0752864341 (pub. Orion Books, 2005)
  • Yellow Wallpaper and Selected Writings, by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, ISBN: 978-1844085583 (pub. Virago Press, 15 Jan 2009)

Coursework

One written exam for the AS (2hrs) and one coursework portfolio (two written pieces). One written exam for the A2 (2hrs30mins) plus one coursework task.

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