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English Literature
A-level
Develop a critical understanding of the themes, structures and characters that make a piece of writing a classic that lasts through the ages and with our A level course, enhance your appreciation of the rich body of English literature. From Shakespeare to contemporary classics, you will learn to analyse texts, investigate plot, character and themes, and explore ideas within the context of their times.
English Literature A level
£14.99 / month and a £9.99 sign-up fee
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How does a course work?
Step 1 – Subscribe to our online course materials
Subscribe to the courses you wish to study. Each course contains everything you require to succeed in your chosen subject, including detailed coverage of all required topics, activities, self-assessment questions and assignments with comprehensive suggested answers. You may choose to have the assignments marked by one of our fully-qualified tutors.
The minimum subscription period is 6 months. After that, you can cancel your subscription at any time. If you wish, you may optionally purchase a printed, spiral-bound course pack at the point of subscription.
Step 2 – Taking control of your studies
You will be allocated a tutor from our bank of PGCE-qualified tutors. Your tutor will arrange a free 15-minute induction call with you to introduce themselves and the course to you. As you require further tutor support, you can purchase:
- Tutorial time, one-to-one in our virtual classroom
- Assignment marking
- Mock Exam marking
Course Outline
The English Literature A level course comprises nine modules in total: five at AS level and four at A level. You will learn the principles of literary analysis and apply them to a selection of texts, from the ancient to the modern.
At AS level, you will study love poetry (and prose) through the ages, as well as examining the theme of love in Shakespeare’s Othello and Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre. If you plan to sit the AS level, you will also study Thomas Hardy’s Tess of the d’Urbervilles.
At A level you will continue to analyse literature in different formats, focusing on a selection of more contemporary texts including Owen Sheers’ poetry collection, Skirrid Hill, Michael Frayn’s psychological novel, Spies, and Tennessee Williams’ classic play, A Streetcar Named Desire. You will also carry out coursework (NEA) that will contribute to your final grade.
By studying poetry, drama and novels from several eras, you will develop a strong foundation of literary study and criticism in a variety of genres, as well as an understanding of how these formats have evolved over time and why they remain important today.
With the support and feedback of your tutor, you will take regular self-assessment tests to ensure you have understood all the concepts introduced in each module.
The course includes 51 lessons, 17 Tutor-marked assignments and 2 mock exams.
Module One: Literary Analysis
- Imagery
- The Sounds of Language
- Characters
- Descriptive Writing
- Point of View
- Tone of Voice
- Feelings
Module Two: Anthology of Love Poetry through the Ages: Pre-1900
- Three Poems Dependent on Images
- Problematic Partners
- Hearts’ Desires
- Brief Encounters
- The Garden of Love
Module Three: Love through the Ages
- The Middle Ages and the Invention of Love
- Chaucer on Love
- Shakespeare on Love
- The Sonnet
- John Donne and the Metaphysicals
- Wordsworth’s Natural Love
- John Keats: a Romantic on Love
- The Rise of the Novel
- From Jane Austen to Mills & Boon
- Twentieth-Century Poetry and Song
Module Four: Shakespeare: Othello
Module Five: Charlotte Brontë: Jane Eyre
Module Six: Owen Sheers: Skirrid Hill
Module Seven: Michael Frayn: Spies
Module Eight: Tennessee Williams: A Streetcar Named Desire
Module Nine: Jane Austen: Mansfield Park and Coursework
Examinations
The English Literature A level is designed to prepare you for two AQA specifications:
- AS level English Literature – 7711
- A level English Literature – 7712
The AS level course is assessed by two 90-minute written examinations.
The A level is assessed by one three-hour exam, one 2.5-hour exam and one piece of NEA (coursework). The coursework must be completed independently, although you will still get support from your tutor.
In order to complete the coursework, you will need to be able to follow the rules for authentication. They can be found in our exams hub.
Please note that the AS level is a stand-alone qualification, meaning marks are no longer carried over toward an A level.
Course duration and study time
The Recommended number of study hours for this course is 200 hours. You will need to fit all of this in
Because of the unique way Oxford Home Schooling courses are structured your support will last for as long as you are subscribed to the course, regardless of whether you decide to do the course in 12 months or 18.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I choose Oxford Home Schooling?
- Oxford Home Schooling is a long-established educational company that prides itself on
- treating every student as an individual
- excellent customer service
- comprehensive, quality courses.
- We’re rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot by students who have studied with us.
- We provide online and printed resources so you can study your way – other providers do not give you that choice.
- We make it easy for you to home-educate your children with our flexible schedule, tutor support, and subscribtion based payment plan.
- Every year we help hundreds of children who have left mainstream education obtain the qualifications they need to progress and achieve their goals.
Can I complete the exam in one year?
Our cut-off for enrolling on an A level Spanish course for the following summer examination series is mid-October each year. So yes you can. However, remember that you will still need to fit around 700 hours of study time into your schedule before the examination. The earlier you enrol, the less study you must do each week!
What is an International GCSE?
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1 grades) are directly comparable to the UK GCSE specifications, with appropriate international content and assessment that will enable successful progression for learners.
Pearson Edexcel International GCSEs are studied in over 80 countries worldwide and they are very popular in independent schools in the UK. Available in 37 subjects, they are equivalent, grade for grade, to UK GCSEs and accepted by universities globally. Aimed at learners aged 14 to 16, they provide the skills and knowledge needed to progress to A Levels, International A Levels, university and into employment.
Full details of Pearson Edexcel’s International GCSEs can be found here
Is there an age limit?
There isn’t a specific agae limit for a GCSE course but we strongly recommend that the pupil is a minimum of 13 when they start the GCSE course and that they are academically capable of starting the course. If the student is not 13 before they start, we may have difficulty allocating you a tutor.
When can I enrol?
You can enrol and start any time you like, the earlier the better. The important thing to think about is when you wish to sit your exam and to give yourself plenty of time to work through your materials and revise successfully. Our cut-off dates for enrolment can be found here.
Once you have enrolled, you will get access to your course online immediately and your printed course materials will arrive a few days later.
When will I sit my exam?
The Biology IGCSE papers are available in both the Summer or the Autumn examination series. The Summer series typically runs from mid-May to late June and the Autumn series is in November.
How and when do I book an exam?
The final date for booking summer exams with the exam board without incurring late entry fees is the 21st of February. You should book your place at an exam centre well in advance of this date. Start looking once the autumn term begins.
All the information you need to book an exam centre can be found in our Exams Hub. Here you will find
- detailed instructions
- entry codes needed to book exams
- our map of examination centres where our students have taken exams in recent years.
Tutors & Exams offers discounts to Oxford Home Schooling students and has ten current exam venues across the UK: Birmingham, Bolton, Coventry, Doncaster, High Wycombe, Romford, St Neots, Taunton and Wimbledon.
Pearson Edexcel also publishes a list of exam centres that accept private candidates. This won’t list every available centre, so if there’s nothing shown in your area, we recommend contacting local schools and colleges directly.
How much does an IGCSE examination cost?
Your exam fees aren’t included in the course cost as they’re paid directly to the exam centre. They will vary depending on which centre you choose. Generally speaking, dedicated examination services will be more expensive than a local school or college. Prices range from £100 to £350 pounds.
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