AS-A2 ENglish laNgUagE aND liTERaTURE as-a2 Why should you take this course? Combining advanced reading and writing skills with the study of classic and modern set texts and linguistics, this is a good choice for those wanting a real challenge in the study of English.
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hoW Will i be assessed? Units 1, 2 & 3 will be assessed by written examinations Unit 4: A coursework essay of 2000 words
are there any special expenses? The Department provides all general and coursework texts but students are expected to purchase their own set texts. The course is well recognised for Higher Education and provides a strong all-round qualification in English.
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At least 5 GCSE’s graded A*-C including a grade B or above in English.
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This course provides an attractive option for students wishing to take the study of language as well as literature to advanced level. AS: Year 1 Unit 1: You will be introduced to the principles of integrated literary and linguistic analysis and develop the ability to analyse texts using appropriate terminology to unlock meaning. You will also learn how to control style and tone in your own writing. Unit 2: You will be introduced to the principles of the analysis of speech in a variety of situations. You will learn how to compare different kinds of spoken texts and explore how speech is represented in both literary texts, such as novels or plays and in non-literary texts, for example, political speeches or transcribed conversations.
A2: Year 2 Unit 3: You will learn how to compare the different techniques writers use to produce different effects by studying a broad range of non-fiction texts. You will also further your own ability to write in varying styles and tones to suit audience and purpose in a range of contexts. Unit 4: You will draw on your knowledge of the whole course in order to produce a comparative essay on two literary texts, under the guidance of a member of the English Department.
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