UOL26 English Language & Literature A Level (Standard and Fast Track)

English Language and Literature A Level

NCC Home Learning are pleased to offer the opportunity to study to AS and A2 A-level English Language and Literature (A) as specified by AQA.

Course Description

English Language & Literature A Level

Do you need an A Level within 12 months to get into University?

We offer a range of A Levels where we guarantee to prioritise the marking of your coursework so you are fully ready to take your exams in June of each year.

WE DO NOT CHARGE EXTRA FOR THIS SERVICE.

An Advanced Level in English Language and Literature is a perfect qualification for those wishing to acquire knowledge and understanding of the subject to enable them to study at a higher level at university.

This specification is designed to:

• develop candidates' understanding of English Language and Literature as a combined discipline
• draw on their experiences at GCSE as well as offering a secure foundation for the study of English beyond A-level
• develop interest in and enjoyment of independent reading
• develop personal responses as critics of both literary and non-literary texts

On this course you will study four units:

AS Level

Unit 1 – ELLA 1: Integrated Analysis and Text Production

Section A: One question on literary and stylistic issues (advised to spend 40 minutes)

Section B: One language production task (advised to spend 50 minutes)

Available in June

Unit 2 – ELLA 2: Analysing Speech and its Representation

Section A: One unseen analysis (advised to spend 45 minutes)

Section B: One question on the set text (advised to spend 45 minutes)

Available in January and June

A2 Level

Unit 3 – ELLA 3: Comparative Analysis and Text Adaptation

Section A: One question of unseen analysis (candidates advised to spend 90 minutes)

Section B: One production question on a set text (candidates advised to spend 60 minutes)

Available in January and June

Unit 4 – ELLA 4: Comparative Analysis through Independent Study

(NB Unit 4 is examined by coursework alone)

Course Content

Unit 1: ELLA 1 - Integrated Analysis and Text Production

This unit introduces the principles of integrated literary and linguistic analysis by developing the ability of candidates to:

• use terminology to support their analysis of a set text
• produce a piece of their own work, based on the study of a set text
• write fluently and coherently

Texts

The History Boys: Alan Bennett

A Streetcar Named Desire: Tennessee Williams

Unit 2: ELLA 2 - Analysing Speech and its Representation

This unit will introduce candidates to the principles of the analysis of speech in a variety of situations. Their analysis will be supplemented by the frameworks learned on Unit 1. These questions test the ability of candidates to:

• use appropriate terminology to support their analysis
• compare different kinds of spoken texts
• analyse set texts with reference to representation of speech as well as exploration of stylistic and thematic issues
• write fluently and coherently.

Text

All My Sons: Arthur Miller

A2 Level

Unit 3 – ELLA 3: Comparative Analysis and Text Adaptation

• This unit tests the ability of candidates to:
• use appropriate terminology to support their analysis
• compare different types of text including those from literary and non-literary contexts, and speech
• write a piece of their own work, based on the study of non-fiction writing
• write fluently and coherently

Texts

A House Somewhere: Tales of Life Abroad, Don George and Anthony Sattin

Cupcakes and Kalashnikovs: 100 Years of the Best Journalism by Women, ed. Eleanor Mills

Unit 4 – ELLA 4: Comparative Analysis through Independent Study

This unit will extend the principles of integrated literary and linguistic analysis by testing the ability of candidates to:

• use appropriate terminology in their analysis
• make comparisons by sustaining a particular line of thinking in relation to the two chosen texts
• produce accurate, fluent and coherent written work

Candidates are required to study at least one poetry text, a genre not available at AS level. Candidates must choose one text from List A; they may then either choose one other text from List A or one text from List B.

For information regarding the texts in each list and for more general information, you should go to:

http://store.aqa.org.uk/qual/gce/pdf/AQA-2720-W-SP.PDF

Important Notice

We are not accredited to assess, moderate or examine coursework. In which case, it is candidates’ responsibility to access AQA consortium advice via their examination centres. Moreover, it is candidates’ choice to determine which texts from lists A and B above they shall study and what comparative question they shall work on.

However, we are able to offer study materials for Unit 4, consisting of examples of poetry criticism and analysis, and Tutor Marked Assignments which will help prepare candidates to formulate titles and draft their coursework.

AS +A2 = A level in English Language and Literature. Both AS and A2 level courses and examinations must be successfully completed to gain a full A level

AS Certification 1721

A Level Certification 2721

Previous Knowledge Required

The A-level builds on the course content of GCSE English Language and Literature. Although it is not necessary to have this qualification before undertaking A-level English Language and Literature, in order to meet the demands of the course, it is recommended that candidates do have literary and communication skills equivalent to C or higher at GCSE.

Support

• The course comes to you as a proper paper-based pack, not as an electronic password
• You will get full tutor support via email
• You will receive feedback on your assignments from our experienced tutors
• You will be given guidance through the Study Guide on the nuts and bolts of studying and submitting assignments
• Postal assignments cannot be accepted without prior permission from the tutor
• You must have access to email in order to contact your tutor.

Our A Levels come with tutor support for 18 months.

You will have access to a tutor via our student portal who will mark your work and guide you through the course to help you be ready for your examinations. In addition you will be supplied with a comprehensive Study Guide which will help you through the study and assessment process.

Assessment

The course contains a number of assignments which your tutor will mark and give you valuable feedback on. We call these Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs). You need only send the TMAs to your tutor for comment, not the self-assessment exercises which are also part of the course to help you gauge your progress.

Exams are taken at an AQA centre and we can provide an extensive list of centres for you within the course pack.

Modules

• Advanced Subsidiary (AS):
• Unit 1 - ELLA 1: Integrated Analysis and Text Production
• Unit 2 – ELLA 2: Analysing Speech and its Representation
• Advanced (A2):
• Unit 3 – ELLA 3: Comparative Analysis and Text Adaptation
• Unit 4 – ELLA 4: Comparative Analysis through Independent Study

Awarding Organisation

AQA (The Assessment and Qualifications Alliance) has a leading reputation for promoting education for the public benefit and draws on long experience of setting and marking public exams such as GCSEs, A-levels and other qualifications. AQA is the largest of the three English exam boards, awarding 49% of full course GCSEs and 42% of A-levels nationally. In total, students take over 3.5 million exams with them each year.

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