Edexcel GCE AS Level English Literature A

A Level English Literature covers a range of set texts from different genres and time periods. Texts studied vary from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream to Alice Walker's The Color Purple. Students are required to read texts in a variety of ways and respond critically and creatively, explore comparisions and contrasts between texts, establishing links and relationships, use literary terminology and draw on their understanding of different interpretations. Five Reasons to Study this Course at Chichester 1. Interactive lessons involving group and pair activities. 2. Engage in a variety of stimulus activities. 3. Students can creatively engage with texts. 4. Actively discuss set texts. 5. Enhance university entry as Literature is a core subject. What will I Study? You will study a range of set texts as outlined in the description of the course. How will I be Taught? You have 4.5 hours in class a week split between 2 lessons. Emphasis is placed on discussion and activities to do with set texts though occasional lecture-style delivery features in lessons. Discussion is divided into whole class discussion and pair/ small groups. How will I be Assessed? The course is comprised of 40% coursework and 60% exam. There are fortnightly micro essays set and there are regular mock exams/ timed assessments in the exam period. What our students say? 99% of students are happy to have chosen English Literature at Chichester College. They comment on the passion of the teacher and the range of engaging activities related to the skills you need to develop on the course.