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A Level English Literature 2000/01 |
| Summary: |
The new 'A' Level specification has a 6 module structure divided into 2 parts: the first 3 modules make up the new AS qualification (50% of the total award) and the final 3 constitute the A2. When AS & A2 are combined they make up a whole 'A' Level. |
| Description: |
By confronting us with the human condition literature forces us to continually re-evaluate our own experiences, values and desires. The ability to assimilate, decipher, appraise and appreciate the beauty of a literary work, be it poetry, drama or prose, requires many of the same qualities it takes to succeed in virtually any walk of life. By successfully completing the ICS ‘A’ Level English Literature course you’ll be showing future employers why you are worthy of such great expectations.
Why not let the ICS English Literature ‘A’ Level help you refine your knowledge of this essential skill? After all, the better you are at expressing yourself, the easier it will be to negotiate that pay rise.
At ICS, we know that the brightest futures are made by getting the balance right between life experience and formal qualifications. Which is why all ICS courses are designed to fit in with your life without taking it over. When you choose to prepare for your ‘A’ Levels with ICS you can be sure that we won’t hold you back when you’re trying to get ahead.
The ICS ‘A’ Level Courses have been written specifically to dovetail with the syllabuses of specific examining bodies. This means that when you prepare with ICS, you have the added assurance of knowing that everything you are doing is entirely focussed on your main objective: achieve the best results you can. Equally important, by breaking the material down into logical sections, your tutors have ensured that you won’t feel overwhelmed, even if you are working as well as studying. |
| Key Benefits: |
Some of the key benefits of the ICS ‘A’ Level English Literature Course include:
· Start studying whenever you like – we don’t lock you into inflexible term times
· Work when you want, where you want, at the pace that suits you best
· Logical, modular approach makes it easier to learn
· Expert learning materials take you through the course step-by-step
· Flexible access to your tutors to support you throughout the course
· Carefully tailored tests give you feedback on how you are progressing
· Ideal way of acquiring essential ‘A’ LEVEL qualifications
· ICS is part of the world’s largest educational publishing groups and we offer the best range of courses available |
| Topics: |
The ICS ‘A’ Level English Literature Course consists of six modular units, which are logically structured to make learning easier. When you have successfully completed the course, you will have mastered the following topics and be fully prepared for your exams:
‘A’ LEVEL ENGLISH LITERATURE
AS Unit 1 – Drama and Poetry AS Unit 2 - Pre-1999 ProseAS Unit 3b – Shakespeare in Context
A2 Unit 4b – Modern ProseA2 Unit 5 – Poetry and DramaA2 Unit 6 – Criticism and Comparison |
| Requirements: |
Although GCSE English/English Literature are not required, they are recommended. If you have not yet completed these courses, then why not enrol in either the ICS-GCSE English Literature (=hyperlink) or ICS-GCSE English course today and get the qualifications you need to go on and succeed with your ‘A’ Levels? |
| Careers in the Field: |
Whether your goal is to go on to Higher Education or you are keen to make a start in your chosen career right now, the effort you invest into preparing for your ‘A’ Levels today will go a long way towards the choices available to you in the future.
A good result in ‘A’ Level English Literature assures employers of your intellectual curiosity, creativity, and analytical skills.
Because ICS ‘A’ Level English Literature requires you to apply skills which are versatile and invaluable across any number of career paths, it is difficult to put an exact monetary value on the added earnings potential these skills could offer you. However, it is worth remembering that the average annual earnings of those who leave school with qualifications in the UK is significantly higher than those who leave with none.
When it comes to ‘A’ Levels, why not let the ICS open learning approach open some doors for you? |
| Qualification: |
A Level |
| Hours of Study: |
See External Exam Info |
| External Exam Information: |
It may be possible to sit these exams if you live overseas. Please check with your local BRITISH COUNCIL. All exams are also held in England, at a wide variety of regional examination centres. All students must make their own arrangements to sit exams. Students can only take exams for units 1, 2 & 4B in January - the deadline for entry is 1st Oct. Exams for all units can be taken in June.
Absolute deadline for enrols onto 2006 exams is 1st February2006. After this students will need to take exams 2007.
NO ENROLMENTS TO BE TAKEN LESS THAN 7 MONTHS PRIOR TO EXAMINATION |
| Additional Exam Fees: |
6 Exams - Approx £70.50
(Students can take the 6 exams in groups of 3 after finishing the AS or all 6 together after A2. )
Note: The fees may vary depending on the exam centre |
| Recommended Reading: |
You will need to buy the 8 Essential Texts and you should also have a good dictionary. |
