GCE A level in English Language and Literature

A2 English Language and Literature introduces students to a range of literary texts from different time periods, social attitudes and cultures. The course gives students the opportunity to develop independent approaches, and to undertake paired and group work. This develops critical understanding in analysing the ways in which structure, form and language shape meaning and evaluating the significance of contextual factors in a range of different texts developing their knowledge from AS. Five Reasons to Study this Course at Chichester 1. Explore cultural, religious and historical perspectives. 2. To develop independent and imaginative thinking that employers value. 3. To develop a lively interest in culture, creativity and language. 4. To learn to enjoy words, language, reading and writing. 5. To study in a friendly and enthusiastic environment. What will I Study? The course is assessed by examination at the end of the year and a piece of independent study in the form of coursework. ELLA3 , in this unit you will study the set texts 'Cupcakes and Kalashnikovs' a selection of woman's writing from the last two hundred years and also 'A House Somewhere' a selection of travel writing plus a comparative study, spontaneous, planned speech and a piece of prose. ELLA4 is the coursework element of the course, in this unit you will study 'Songs of Innocence and of Experience' by William Blake and 'The Handmaid's Tale' by Margaret Atwood. How will I be Taught? You will be taught 4.5 hours in the classroom a week split into two lessons, you will also be expected to complete 5 hours outside the classroom of individual research and study. Learning is a combination of teacher-led discussions and activities based on student participation in the form of individual, paired and group work. Students are encouraged to share ideas and concepts and ask questions and explore their own opinions and views. How will I be Assessed? Essay writing forms an essential part of the course and students are required to have a high degree of language and literature skills. With emphasise on critical and textual analysis being developed throughout the year. Homework is set each lesson and at the end of each half term mock exams. What our students say? The course was so interesting because you read several different types of literature which all challenge your views and beliefs about society in general. The language side is brilliant as it teaches you how to use language in many different ways, it's a really worthwhile and useful course.