Course description
An A level in English Literature will encourage you to read widely as a critical and independent reader. You will immerse yourself in a wide range of literary texts that span centuries, gaining an understanding of how to read closely and analyse a range of critical views.
Topics include:
Unit 1 - Love through the ages: Othello
Unit 2 - Love through the ages: The Great Gatsby
Unit 3 - Love through the ages: pre-1900 poetry
Unit 4 - Love through the ages: unseen poetry
Unit 5 - Preparing for the non-exam assessment (NEA)
Unit 6 - Modern times: Spies
Unit 7 - Modern times: All My Sons
Unit 8 - Modern times: Skirrid Hill
Unit 9 - Unseen prose
Additional information:
If you plan on studying this course and English is not your first language, we recommend that you download a free course sample from the website to check that you will be able to engage fully with the course.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
A GCSE or equivalent in English Literature is recommended for this course.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
GCE A Level or equivalent