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AS/A2 English Literature

at The Commonweal School, Swindon · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Genre and criticism are at the core of this course. You will discover that Literature consists of possible groups of texts which can be categorised, their meaning negotiated in many different ways. You will learn to contextualise narratives against social and political issues of the time and explore how different viewpoints attitudes are conveyed in a text. Three units are examined. Two units will be taught across both years of the A-level with a third, independent task, unit being taught at the beginning of the second year. The emphasis in the first year is on exploring the genre of tragedy through reading a selection of texts from a variety of time periods and starting to focus on exploring texts alongside literary and political criticism of the time. In the second year students will undertake an independent task that stretches their ability to analyse genre, narrative or criticism alongside a text of their choosing.

What you need to get on

The study of GCSE English Literature and GCSE English Language will give you a valuable foundation for English Literature studies at A level. If you enjoy reading, thinking, talking and writing about literature then this is a good choice of course for you. You must be prepared and motivated to do a lot of reading in your own time and be ready to share your ideas and opinions with the other students in your group. Useful qualities include an interest in broadening your literary experience and a desire to write both critically and creatively.

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Commonweal Sixth Form

    THE MALL, SWINDON, SN1 4JE

    Day or block releaseClassroom based
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