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English Language and Literature A Level (Full AS + A2)


Stonebridge College.

Summary

Price
£439.99 inc VAT
Finance options
Finance options available
Study method
Distance learning
Duration
300 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification

Overview

English Language and Literature A Level Course

This distance learning A Level English Language and Literature course has been designed to the latest specifications. The first available exam dates for this version of the Pearson Edexcel English Language and Literature A Level are in June 2017.

English Language and Literature is a great 'combination' A Level which allows students to learn about both the literary and linguistic aspects of English. English is considered a core subject, and the skills that students can gain from studying it are highly prized by universities and prospective employers. Critical analysis, creativity, independent research techniques, in-depth reading comprehension: all of these skills are developed and honed through the study of English Language and Literature, and through this Pearson Edexcel A Level course.

In accordance with the latest specifications, this course has been designed to encourage students to:

  • Develop and apply their knowledge of literary analysis and evaluation
  • Develop and apply their understanding of the concepts and methods appropriate for the analysis and study of language
  • Use linguistic and literary approaches in their reading and interpretation of texts, showing how the two disciplines can relate to each other
  • Engage creatively and critically with a wide range of texts
  • Explore the ways in which texts relate to each other and the contexts in which they are produced and received
  • Develop their skills as producers and interpreters of language
  • Undertake independent and sustained studies to develop their skills as producers and interpreters of language.

Description

This course consists of four units:

AS Level

Unit 1: ELLA 1 - Integrated Analysis and Text Production
This unit introduces the principles of integrated literary and linguistic analysis by developing the ability of candidates to:

  • use terminology to support their analysis of a set text
  • produce a piece of their own work, based on the study of a set text
  • write fluently and coherently


Section A: One question on literary and stylistic issues (advised to spend 40 minutes)
Section B: One language production task (advised to spend 50 minutes)

Texts

The History Boys: Alan Bennett
A Streetcar Named Desire: Tennessee Williams

Unit 2: ELLA 2 - Analysing Speech and its Representation

This unit will introduce candidates to the principles of the analysis of speech in a variety of situations. Their analysis will be supplemented by the frameworks learned on Unit 1. These questions test the ability of candidates to:

  • use appropriate terminology to support their analysis
  • compare different kinds of spoken texts
  • analyse set texts with reference to representation of speech as well as exploration of stylistic and thematic issues
  • write fluently and coherently.


Section A: One unseen analysis (advised to spend 45 minutes)
Section B: One question on the set text (advised to spend 45 minutes)

Text
All My Sons: Arthur Miller

A2 Level

Unit 3: ELLA 3 - Comparative Analysis and Text Adaptation

This unit tests the ability of candidates to:

  • use appropriate terminology to support their analysis
  • compare different types of text including those from literary and non-literary contexts, and speech
  • write a piece of their own work, based on the study of non-fiction writing
  • write fluently and coherently


Section A: One question of unseen analysis (candidates advised to spend 90 minutes)
Section B: One production question on a set text (candidates advised to spend 60 minutes)

Texts

A House Somewhere: Tales of Life Abroad, Don George and Anthony Sattin
Cupcakes and Kalashnikovs: 100 Years of the Best Journalism by Women, ed. Eleanor Mills

Unit 4: ELLA 4 - Comparative Analysis through Independent Study

This unit will extend the principles of integrated literary and linguistic analysis by testing the ability of candidates to:

  • use appropriate terminology in their analysis
  • make comparisons by sustaining a particular line of thinking in relation to the two chosen texts
  • produce accurate, fluent and coherent written work


Candidates are required to study at least one poetry text, a genre not available at AS level. Candidates must choose one text from List A; they may then either choose one other text from List A or one text from List B.

(NB Unit 4 is examined by coursework alone)

Important Notice

It is candidates' responsibility to access AQA consortium advice via their examination centres. Moreover, it is candidates' choice to determine which texts from lists A and B above they shall study and what comparative question they shall work on.

However, the course provider is able to offer study materials for Unit 4, consisting of examples of poetry criticism and analysis, and Tutor Marked Assignments which will help prepare candidates to formulate titles and draft their coursework.

Exams

Exams are taken at an AQA centre and we can provide an extensive list of centres for you.

Who is this course for?

This A Level English Language and Literature course is aimed at those with a general interest in English literature and language or for those who wish to progress to the study of English language and literature at university level.

Requirements

Interested students should already possess a GCSE in English, or an equivalent qualification.


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