A-Level English Literature

Course Code: AL104
Award Level 3, Similar to - NVQ Level 3, A-Level

English Literature gives you the opportunity to explore a variety of genres and literary periods.

Acquire analytical skills to use throughout your life.
Through poetry, drama and prose, you'll also enhance your ability and enjoyment of literature.
You will proceed to gain an ability to demonstrate your intellectual ability and creative thought.

Course Content

AS Level

Introduction to Victorian Literature
Thomas Hardy: Selected Poems
Charlotte Brontë: Jane Eyre
Tom Stoppard: Arcadia

A2 Level

Love through the Ages
Literary Connections
- Thomas Hardy: Tess of the D'Urbervilles
- John Fowles: The French Lieutenant's Woman
Shakespeare: Othello

Assessment

Unit 1: Written examination: 2 hours
Unit 2: Extended coursework
Unit 3: Written examination: 2 hours
Unit 4: Extended coursework

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students receive a course manual and study guide plus tutor support by telephones, mail or email. Your A-level course materials will be sent out in the post and once you enrol on this A-Level course, you will receive a welcome telephone call from your course tutor who will spend some time talking you through the course.

Qualifications

This course prepares students for the AQA English Literature AS level syllabus 1740. Most candidates will then study the AQA English Literature A2 level syllabus 2740 for examination from summer 2010. We have chosen this syllabus as it is the most suited to distance learning.

Course Questions & Answers

Q: What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

You will need to have a reasonable grade GCSE or "O" Level in English Literature as the concepts in the A-Level English Literature course follow on and use some of the knowledge you will have gained.

Q: Is there a time limit for completion of this course?

We provide you with a full 24 months to complete your home learning course, this is a lot more time than you need so that you can study at your own pace and in your own time without the pressure of tight deadlines – this course is truly flexible and aimed at being adaptable around your lifestyle.

Q: What is included in the cost of my course?

Learning documentation and course materials
Unlimited tutor support
A stationery pack is also provided including paper, envelopes, pens and folders
FREE quality record bag to keep all of your home learning materials in

Q: Is there a required reading list?

Yes, you will be required to study from the following textbooks:

Selected Poetry, Thomas Hardy: (Everyman, ed.) Norman Page, (ISBN- 1857157176)
Three Victorian Poets, (Janet Ogborn ed.) Cambridge University Press 1998, (ISBN-0 52162710 9)
Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre. Penguin Classics (ISBN-0141441143)
Arcadia, Tom Stoppard. Faber & Faber 1993 (ISBN-0571169341)
Tess of the d’Urbervilles, Thomas Hardy. Penguin (ISBN- 0414439599)
The French Lieutenant's Woman, John Fowles. Penguin (ISBN-0099478331)
Othello, William Shakespeare. [Arden Shakespeare] 2001 (ISBN-10: 1903436451)

Textbooks can be purchased from any good bookshop or you can purchase them directly from us.

Q: Do I have to sit an exam?

Yes, you will need to take the standard A-Level examinations in order to fully complete this course. The examinations run on specific dates which can be obtained by visiting the AQA website. You will be required to book these examinations yourself and so we can provide a list of over 400 A-Level test centres around the country.

Q: Are there any additional costs?

You will need to purchase the books listed above and you will generally be required to pay a small fee to take your examinations at the examining centre that you choose.

Q: What if I live outside the UK?

You are still able to study this A-Level course. You will however be required to take the examinations within the UK as this is the only reliable way to access you.

Q: How do I get my work assessed?

Every student is issued with envelopes in order to return your completed work to us. Once we receive your coursework we will mark it and return it to you.