Welcome to the e-Learning Fast Track A Level in English Literature (Full AS+A2) course powered by XYZ.co.uk. Classroom versions of this course are also available. If you would like us to host a e-Learning Fast Track A Level in English Literature (Full AS+A2) course at your premises, at a location, date and time of your choosing – then please complete this form.

e-Learning Fast Track A Level in English Literature (Full AS+A2)

At eLearning.co.uk all of our courses are delivered online. This gives you the opportunity to study at your own pace and within your own time. Online learning allows you to study in the evenings, weekends, or even the odd hour during the day! With each course you will have full tutor and technical support available via the telephone and by e-mail – so you are not on your own by any means. This e-Learning Fast Track A Level in English Literature (Full AS+A2) course will award you with the same certification as the classroom version of this course – usually for a cheaper cost and with the additional benefit of flexible study times!

Once you’ve decided to go ahead and enrol on this e-Learning Fast Track A Level in English Literature (Full AS+A2) course, you will receive an e-mail shortly after containing your user name and password, receipt of payment and full course joining instructions. Use this with the link/url provided in the e-mail and you can log into the online training system and begin learning right away. This e-Learning Fast Track A Level in English Literature (Full AS+A2) online learning course will use various interactive features and different types of media to enable you to stay engaged whilst learning. The course has been designed to be simple to follow and solely with the user in mind – so don’t worry about the technical side of things.

If you want to learn a little more about e-Learning in general, watch the video below. If you want to know more about your chosen course, please scroll down.

English Literature is a fast-moving and far-reaching subject which both requires and fosters a close understanding of historical and political theory, as well as a keen awareness of artistic and creative techniques and traditions. In fact, examination questions for A Level English Literature will specifically ask students to discuss contextual issues in some detail, commenting on the relevance or typicality of literary texts written at a particular time or in a particular situation. It is a substantial advantage to have a strong and enthusiastic interest in reading and writing.

About the course

It is essential that you are prepared to read a considerable number of texts in order to succeed in examinations and assessed coursework. The wider your reading, the more likely you are to be able to provide parallels and comparisons between texts. It is always useful to be able to impress an examiner with the extent of your knowledge. For this reason, the ideal A Level student is a person who enjoys reading and is able to respond to themes and issues handled by authors.

Entry Requirements

It is generally recommended that candidates have attained grade C or higher in English Language and Literature at GCSE level. However, as full tutor support is provided by Oxford College, the minimum entry requirements are an ability to read and write in English with some fluency.

Study Hours

It is recommended that students spend 2-3 hours working on each tutorial (twelve per unit), although timings may vary. Reading time is not included and will necessarily entail some extra hours of study.

Course includes On-line Learning Documentation, On-line Resources and Tutor support for 1 year.

Qualification

AS and A2 in English Literature. On successful completion of both the AS and A2 courses, students will receive a full A Level qualification in English Literature.

Course Format

Each of the four units is presented independently, with detailed course notes designed to guide participating students through to a successful conclusion, assessed either by coursework or examination. Course guides engage directly with the specified ‘core’ and wider reading texts, as well as providing suggestions for relevant internet resources, films and recommended further reading. The course guide also provides individual exercises, many of which are informal, but some of which are tutor-marked assessments. Students are encouraged to discuss important literary themes with their tutors via email.

All of the information contained in the course guides is designed to meet the specifications of the AQA English Literature ‘A’ syllabus, while practice exercises are given to provide preparation for examinations and independent written work. Twelve individual tutorials address points of importance in each of the four units, whether thematically or according to author or text. Students are advised to complete each of the exercises and preparation for each tutorial is specified in advance. Some tutorials may vary in length, but it is expected that students should spend between two and three hours on each one, or as they are advised by their personal tutor. Because each unit begins with an ‘overview’, before addressing specific themes and texts in detail, tutorials should be studied according to the given sequence.

The course has a broad range, from Shakespearean drama to contemporary literature. The AS Level is designed to give students a comprehensive understanding of a particular literary context. A close focus on the literature of World War One during units 1 and 2 encourages participants to assess and compare texts which bear a close thematic relation to one another. This provides students with a thorough grounding in contextual analysis – an essential skill for further study at A2 Level and, should they choose to continue their study of English literature, in Higher Education. Units 3 and 4 (A2) give students a greater independence in their studies, focusing on thematic relationships between texts. In Unit 4, an extended essay of 3,000 words gives students the opportunity to synthesise all of their skills in an in-depth and personal response to a Shakespearean text.

(A Level = AS + A2)

AS – Unit 1

Texts in Context (Exam)

(60% of AS; 30% of A Level)

AS – Unit 2

Creative Study (Coursework portfolio – 2 essays)

(40% of AS; 20% of A Level)

A2 – Unit 3

Reading for Meaning (Exam)

(60% of A2; 30% of A Level)

A2 – Unit 4

Extended Essay and Shakespeare Study (Coursework)

40% of A2: 20% of A Level

A Level in English Literature (AS)

Unit 1 – Texts in Context: World War One Literature

Assessment: 2 hour examination

Unit 1 provides a thorough introduction to the contextual study of literature. The focus on World War One literature allows candidates to explore the different ways in which key themes have been handled by different authors. Analysis depends on a firm understanding of historical issues and requires students to demonstrate an ability to synthesise close reading of texts with their wider contextual knowledge. This unit is closely bound with the poetry of the period, but demands that students are able to draw parallels and make critical comparisons across genres, genders and time. As well as the ‘core’ poetry text, candidates study a dramatic text and a novel.

Assessment format

In a 2 hour exam, candidates will answer two questions, spending an equal amount of time on both. The first question asks candidates to respond to an unprepared extract, analysing it in the light of their wider reading. In the second question, candidates will be asked to write a short essay, responding to a given viewpoint of the ‘core’ poetry text with a balanced argument.

Marks are weighted evenly across the two questions (45 marks each), so it is necessary that candidates allot an equal amount of time to both. It is always advisable in examinations that students spend some time planning their answer and allow themselves time for re-reading their response at the end of the exam. Approximately 45 minutes should be given to writing the response to each question: this averages at 1 mark per minute.

Unit 2 – Creative Study: World War One Literature

Assessment: coursework portfolio (2 essays – approx. 1000-1250 words each)

Following the contextual study of Unit 1, candidates are required to study one novel and one drama text, each handling the same period, in depth. Candidates will be assessed according to two pieces of work, forming a coursework portfolio. Candidates will be asked to read actively, providing a creative response to each of the texts. The focus of this unit is on the individual’s interpretation, designed to encourage an awareness of the creative aspects of literary criticism.

Assessment format:

Both pieces of written work will be allocated 30 marks, giving the coursework portfolio a maximum score of 60 marks. The portfolio will account for 20% of the full A Level.

A Level in English Literature (A2)

Unit 3 – Reading for Meaning (‘Love Through the Ages’)

Assessment: 2 hour examination

Unit 3 requires candidates to approach three different texts (one poetry, one prose and one drama text) according to the ways in which the authors have handled the central theme of ‘Love Through the Ages’. As the theme title suggests, reading will cover a range of periods from Chaucer (fourteenth century) to the present day. The theme of love is not restricted to romantic love, but will also invite comparison with courtly, platonic and familial love. This will allow candidates to demonstrate their comparative critical skills, examining the contrasts and similarities between a broad range of texts.

Assessment format:

As with Unit 1, candidates are required to answer two compulsory questions, but this time in a 150 minute examination. 40 marks are allocated to each answer, so equal attention should be given to either. Four unprepared extracts are contained in the examination paper. The first question demands that candidates compare two of unprepared extracts (of the same genre), providing a close reading and commenting on the ways in which the theme of love is handled. The second question will ask candidates to compare the remaining two extracts and examine the presentation of the theme of love with a contextual awareness founded upon their wider reading.

Unit 4 – Extended Essay and Shakespeare Study

Assessment: extended coursework essay (3000 words)

The final unit of the AQA English Literature A Level gives students the opportunity to demonstrate their critical skills in a piece of extended writing (3000 words). With a focus on one Shakespearean text, candidates are invited to provide a comparative study against two other texts, exploring theme, form, style and possible literary interpretations. This unit demands that candidates demonstrate their research abilities, in contextual terms and in terms of their understanding of critical history and alternative interpretations. The process of preparing writing an extended piece of analytical criticism is an essential skill and can be translated to further academic work in any of the humanities. The essay is the culmination of two years’ work at A Level and presents candidates with an outlet for all of the skills they have acquired over the course.

Assessment format:

A maximum of 70 marks will be given to the extended essay. Candidates’ work is scored according to the ways in which it has met the relevant Assessment Objectives determined by the examining board (outlined below).

Technical Requirements

• Windows: Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7 – Acrobat Reader 4.0 and above
  OR
  Macintosh: Mac OS X, Mac OS 9.2 – Acrobat Reader 4.0 and above
• An up to date internet browser such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari.
• Internet connection (broadband recommended.

Cost - Per Person

Make An Enquiry Or Book This Training Here