English Language and Literature A Level
Full-Time
Level 3
A Level
Gorseinon
Two years
Telephone:
01792 890700 (Gorseinon)
Email: enquiries@gcs.ac.uk
Overview
You will study the play A Streetcar Named Desire, the autobiography Once in a House on Fire and an anthology of British poetry in year one. In year two you will study The Color Purple and King Lear. You will also complete a coursework project including your own creative writing.
Objectives:
- To develop an enjoyment and interest in English literature through further study
- To develop an understanding of the concepts and methods used for analysing and studying language
- To develop linguistic and literary approaches in your reading and interpretation of texts
- To explore contextual factors and how they influence the text being studied.
Outcomes:
- You will have the ability to make an informed response to a wide range of texts
- You will understand the contextual factors that influence a writer and reader
- You will be able to complete an independent study of literary novels and complete your own creative piece.
Key information
- A minimum of seven GCSEs grades A*-C
- A Grade B in GCSE English Literature and English Language is essential.
Assessment will include timed assignments, presentations and a mock exam at Christmas.
At AS Level:
- Unit 1 – Comparative Analysis and Creative Writing– exam
- Unit 2 – Drama and Non-Literary Texts – exam
At A Level:
- Unit 3 – Shakespeare– exam
- Unit 4 – Unseen Texts and Prose Study – exam
- Unit 5 – Critical and Creative Genre Study – Non-examined assessment.
Progression opportunities include university study and careers that require a high level of confidence in communicating either orally or through writing. These may include creative writing, journalism, advertising and communications or teaching.