English Language and Literature A Level

Code  ALV1

Course Level Level 3 Length of Course 2 years

Entry Requirements

  • 5 GCSEs at Grade A* to C including English Language

    plus Good personal reference demonstrating acceptable level of attendance and commitment to hard work
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Course Content

(you gain an AS level after successfully completing Year 1, you will be awarded a full A level after successfully completing Year 2)

Year 1
Introducing Analysis and Production

• Address literary and stylistic issues
• A language production task

Analysing Speech and its Representation

• An unseen comparative analysis of different speech texts
• Examine speech, style and theme within a set text

Year 2

Comparison and Adaptation

• A Comparative analysis of three types of unseen text
• A re-casting task for a given audience based on a set text

Comparative Analysis (Coursework Unit)

• One coursework task to be completed on an aspect of two texts (at least one poetry) chosen from a list
• Evidence of drafting is a requirement

Assessment:
Examination and coursework

Progression

An A Level in English Language and Literature is valued by both Higher Education establishments and employers, since it is evidence of both a high level of literacy and the ability to think analytically. Careers include: Teacher, Author, Publisher, Librarian, Lawyer, Journalist and Media related professions.

What subjects can I study with this course?
This subject is a perfect complement to most other A Level subjects.

English Language and Literature A Level

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