Students will study for two examined units and one non-assessed assessment component which encompasses a range of literary forms and genres, from a range of different historical and social contexts. Students should also be prepared by reading widely and independently in the topic area and from the suggested reading list which includes a variety of authors and time periods. Unit 1A: Aspects of Tragedy The aim of this topic area is to encourage students to explore aspects of tragedy as seen over time, using set texts. Unit 2A: Texts and genres: Elements of Crime Writing The aim of this topic area is to encourage students to explore elements of crime writing connected through a period of time. Unit 3: Theory and independence In the ‘Theory and Independence’ unit, students write two essays of 1250-1500 words each, each responding to a different text and responding to a different aspect of the Critical anthology from AQA. One essay can be re-creative.
5 in English Language AND a 5 in English Literature.
Unit 1A is a written examination (2hrs 30mins) - closed book. Weighting = 40% of A-level. Unit 2 is a written examination (3 hours) – All three sections are open book. Weighting = 40% of A Level marks. Unit 3 is two internally assessed extended essays. Weighting = 20% of A Level marks.
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Students will study for two examined units and one non-assessed assessment component which encompasses a range of literary forms and genres, from a range of different historical and social contexts. Students should also be prepared by reading widely and independently in the topic area and from the suggested reading list which includes a variety of authors and time periods. Unit 1A: Aspects of Tragedy The aim of this topic area is to encourage students to explore aspects of tragedy as seen over time, using set texts. Unit 2A: Texts and genres: Elements of Crime Writing The aim of this topic area is to encourage students to explore elements of crime writing connected through a period of time. Unit 3: Theory and independence In the ‘Theory and Independence’ unit, students write two essays of 1250-1500 words each, each responding to a different text and responding to a different aspect of the Critical anthology from AQA. One essay can be re-creative.
5 in English Language AND a 5 in English Literature.
Unit 1A is a written examination (2hrs 30mins) - closed book. Weighting = 40% of A-level. Unit 2 is a written examination (3 hours) – All three sections are open book. Weighting = 40% of A Level marks. Unit 3 is two internally assessed extended essays. Weighting = 20% of A Level marks.