Curriculum : AS/A2 level English Literature (AQA)
Candidates for AS will take modules 1, 2 and 3 only.
Units of Assessment:
| Module |
Level |
Name |
Duration |
AS |
A2 |
| 1 |
AS |
Pride & Prejudice |
1 hr 15 mins |
17% |
|
| 2 |
AS |
Chaucer or Blake & a 20th century play |
1 hr 45 mins |
17% |
|
| 3 |
AS |
Othello |
Coursework |
15% |
|
| 4 |
A2 |
Comparing novel & another text |
Coursework |
|
15% |
| 5 |
A2 |
Pope & ‘The Changeling’ or ‘The Rape of The Lock’ |
2 hrs |
|
15% |
| 6 |
A2 |
Practical Criticism |
3 hrs |
|
20% |
(AS examination number is 5746. Module 1 only allows text in examination room.)
(A2 examination number is 6746. No texts allowed in examination room.)
This course requires wide reading, particularly at A2. Students have to read many books outside the specification, including literary criticism. All novels are read independently before they are taught; this means students must have read ‘Pride and Prejudice’ before starting the AS course, and a minimum of 4 novels before starting the A2 course. Also students must attend theatre regularly and be prepared to read poetry in their spare time as wide background knowledge is needed. This included a broad understanding of historical and social context for all the set texts.
Classes are frequently run through seminar-style discussion where all students are expected to contribute; students may be asked to lead these through presentations or chairing. Homework is usually an essay a week, preparation and research for the next lesson, reading and learning quotations.
Special requirements/other information:
Essential: B in English Language GCSE and B in English Literature GCSE.
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