Why study this subject at A-Level? As with English Language A-Level, anyone considering a career in law, journalism, marketing, advertising, the media, education or business would be likely to benefit from the course. Summary of the course A-Level English Literature course is divided into 3 components. In the first term, you will work through a bridging Unit compliant with the requirements of the AQA English Literature course. Component 1: Aspects of Tragedy William Shakespeare’s Othello: Othello, an African general in the Venetian army, is tricked into suspecting his wife of adultery. Death of a Salesman: Arthur Miller's 1949 play addresses the loss of identity and a man's inability to accept change within himself and society. John Keats’ Poetry: Isabella, Lamia, The Eve of St Agnes and La Belle Dame Sans Merci: Whilst these poems were not written explicitly as tragedies, we can still analyze the heroes, victims, and villains as tragic tales. Component 2: Elements of political and social protest writing The Kite Runner: Published in 2003, this is Afghan-American author Khaled Hosseini’s first novel about the rise of the Taliban regime. The Handmaid’s Tale: published in 1985, Margaret Atwood’s science fiction dystopia explores a patriarchal society that exploits women. William Blake’s Songs of Innocence and Experience: a collection of illustrated poems amidst the backdrop of the French Revolution. Component 3: Theory and Independence (Non-examined assessment) This component is designed to allow students to read widely, to choose their own texts and to understand that contemporary study of literature needs to be informed by the fact that different theoretical and critical methods can be applied to the subject. Supported by AQA’s Critical anthology which includes accessible extracts on the following critical methods and ideas: In this component, students write about two different literary texts. One of the texts must be a poetry text and the other must be prose. Each text must be linked to a different section of the Critical anthology.
Grade 5 in at least five GCSE subjects and at least Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics and English Language. Applicants will require at least a Grade 6 in GCSE English Literature or English Language.
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Why study this subject at A-Level? As with English Language A-Level, anyone considering a career in law, journalism, marketing, advertising, the media, education or business would be likely to benefit from the course. Summary of the course A-Level English Literature course is divided into 3 components. In the first term, you will work through a bridging Unit compliant with the requirements of the AQA English Literature course. Component 1: Aspects of Tragedy William Shakespeare’s Othello: Othello, an African general in the Venetian army, is tricked into suspecting his wife of adultery. Death of a Salesman: Arthur Miller's 1949 play addresses the loss of identity and a man's inability to accept change within himself and society. John Keats’ Poetry: Isabella, Lamia, The Eve of St Agnes and La Belle Dame Sans Merci: Whilst these poems were not written explicitly as tragedies, we can still analyze the heroes, victims, and villains as tragic tales. Component 2: Elements of political and social protest writing The Kite Runner: Published in 2003, this is Afghan-American author Khaled Hosseini’s first novel about the rise of the Taliban regime. The Handmaid’s Tale: published in 1985, Margaret Atwood’s science fiction dystopia explores a patriarchal society that exploits women. William Blake’s Songs of Innocence and Experience: a collection of illustrated poems amidst the backdrop of the French Revolution. Component 3: Theory and Independence (Non-examined assessment) This component is designed to allow students to read widely, to choose their own texts and to understand that contemporary study of literature needs to be informed by the fact that different theoretical and critical methods can be applied to the subject. Supported by AQA’s Critical anthology which includes accessible extracts on the following critical methods and ideas: In this component, students write about two different literary texts. One of the texts must be a poetry text and the other must be prose. Each text must be linked to a different section of the Critical anthology.
Grade 5 in at least five GCSE subjects and at least Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics and English Language. Applicants will require at least a Grade 6 in GCSE English Literature or English Language.