English Literature A Level

English Literature A Level

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English Literature A Level - Barnstaple, Devon
Level 3
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Course code: FTB013

School of Humanities & Science

The Programme

This is a course which will appeal to students who are passionate about reading and enjoy discussing and writing about literature. You will study a wide variety of texts from different periods and genres during the programme, building on the skills you acquired at GCSE Level. The texts change quite frequently, but the texts we are studying at the moment include 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, 'The Road' by Cormac McCarthy, 'Twelfth Night' and a selection of poetry. For the end of year exam at AS Level you will study aspects of…

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English Literature A Level - Barnstaple, Devon
Level 3 Apply for this course

Course code: FTB013

School of Humanities & Science

The Programme

This is a course which will appeal to students who are passionate about reading and enjoy discussing and writing about literature. You will study a wide variety of texts from different periods and genres during the programme, building on the skills you acquired at GCSE Level. The texts change quite frequently, but the texts we are studying at the moment include 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, 'The Road' by Cormac McCarthy, 'Twelfth Night' and a selection of poetry. For the end of year exam at AS Level you will study aspects of narrative. This will involve studying how stories are told in two novels and two poetry texts. For the coursework you will write about the genre of comedy, for this you will study a play by Shakespeare and a modern play. In the second year you will study the pastoral genre. This will involve the study of a Shakespeare comedy, a modern play and a selection of modern pastoral poetry. Your coursework will involve further and independent learning. You will write a comparative essay about two novels and a second piece that will introduce you to literary theory.

The Programme Content

A Level English Literature is a course for students who are passionate about literature. The assessment is 40% coursework and 60 % final exam. We study a wide range of texts from the genres of drama, poetry and prose. Lessons are largely discussion based and we encourage students to discuss their ideas about literature. A level English literature achieves excellent results. We have achieved a 100% pass rate for the last three years; in 10/11 68% of students achieved a grade of A* to B. At AS the pass rate in 10/11 was 98% (7% above the national average).

Entry Requirements

Five GCSEs at grade C or above including at least a grade C in English Language. A grade B in GCSE English is recommended.

Costs

You will be required to purchase your texts for this course. This will cost approximately £25*.

Venue

Barnstaple, Main Site

Progression

You may wish to use this course to help you gain a university place to study another subject or apply for a job. English is a subject which is highly regarded everywhere. If you are intending to study English Literature at university you will have a wide choice because many universities offer it. A Level English Literature is also a useful subject to have if you want to study other humanities subjects. Students have gone on to follow careers in areas such as the media, publishing, marketing and teaching.

Length of Study

AS Level one year, A Level two years.

Academic Year

This course starts in the 2013 / 2014 academic year.

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