ENGLISH LITERATURE
Examination Board: AQA
Course Tutors:
Mrs S Crisp, Mrs F Moore, Ms L Madden
Costs:
Students are encouraged to purchase their own course texts for the purpose
of meaningful annotation. These cost about £7 each on average although
are often cheaper due to bulk ordering.
‘AS’ Level
Course outline: Students are encouraged to develop an interest in and enjoyment of literary
studies through reading widely, independently and critically. They will be introduced to the
traditions of English Literature and wider reading may include literature in English from outside
the UK and literature in translation.
Teaching and Learning Styles: Teachers adopt a variety of methods to convey both the
enjoyment of texts and the skills which students must acquire in order to succeed. This includes
textual study and analysis, videos where appropriate, the use of overheads, ICT provision, handwritten essays and many others. Ability to use the resources of the library is desirable. Students
should be prepared to contribute orally and take an active part in the lesson.
Units: 1
2
Texts in Context – one set poetry text plus wider reading
Creative Study – one prose text and one drama text
Assessment: By modular examination or Coursework
Units: 1
2
2 hours – 60% of the total AS marks and 30% of total A Level marks
Open book examination
Coursework – 40% of the total AS marks and 20% of total A Level marks
2000 – 2500 words of coursework pieces on prose and drama
Note: A considerable amount of reading is required on this course, not only of set texts but also
around the subject
Examinations : One unit may be taken in January and this will be done where possible. It is
more likely that likely those examinations will be completed in June due to the extra textual
study required.
ENGLISH LITERATURE (continued)
‘A2’ Level
Course outline: A2 courses will broaden and deepen the knowledge, skills and understanding
developed in the AS modules. Students will be encouraged to explore comparisons and
connections between texts and to appreciate their place in literary chronology. They will be
expected to be able to research either in the library or on the Internet and to take some
responsibility for their own learning.
Teaching and Learning Styles: Teachers adopt a variety of methods to convey both the
enjoyment of texts and the skills which students must acquire in order to succeed. This includes
textual study and analysis, videos where appropriate, the use of overheads, ICT provision, handwritten essays and many others. Ability to use the resources of the library is desirable. Students
should be prepared to contribute orally and take an active part in the lesson. They may also be
expected to take a leading role in the direction of the lesson either in opening discussion or by
reporting back on issues raised.
Units: 3
4
Reading for Meaning
Extended Essay and Shakespeare study
Assessment: By modular examination or coursework
Units: 3
4
2 hours and 30 minutes- 30% of total A Level marks.
Closed book exam on the equivalent of three texts on the theme of:
Love Through the Ages
Coursework of 3000 words - 20% of total A Level marks
Note: a considerable amount of reading is required both of set texts and around the subject.
Examinations - These are usually available in June.