A Level English Literature
Exam Board: AQA
Assessment : 80% Exams, 20% Coursework
Entry Requirements: GCSE 6 or higher in English Literature
A-level English Literature encourages students to explore a wide range of literary texts across time, genres, and authors. It focuses on developing analytical, interpretive, and comparative skills through the study of prose, poetry, and drama. Core components include Love Through the Ages, Texts in Shared Contexts, and Independent Critical Study, where students write a comparative coursework essay. The course emphasizes historical and cultural context, critical theory, and personal engagement with texts. Assessment includes two written exams and one coursework component. It prepares students for further study in literature, humanities, and related fields.
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