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ENGLISH LITERATURE GCSE COURSE
Category: GCSE

You can spread the payments for this course
over 4 monthly payments. 1 initial payment of
£110, followed by 3 monthly payments of £55

If you enjoy reading, you may well want to find out how to get more out of a book or be introduced to literature you have not come across before. Our course will do both of these things. It begins with two introductory modules on literary analysis and essay technique. These are followed by in-depth study of six absorbing texts, spanning drama, poetry and prose.

Each lesson of the English Literature GCSE course begins with a set of clearly stated objectives and an explanation of its place in the overall programme of study. Effective learning is encouraged through frequent activities and self-assessment tests. There are eight tutor-marked assignments. A reasonable level of proficiency in written English is assumed.
 
The Syllabus:
This course prepares students for AQA GCSE English Literature syllabus 3711, for examinations in 2008 and later years. We have chosen this syllabus as it is the most suited to Distance Learning. Assessment is by one written paper (70%) and coursework (30%).
  • Paper 1 (2 ¼ Hours including reading time) is 70% of the total marks. The paper must cover one drama, one poetry and one prose text not studied for coursework. Candidates may take copies of the texts studied into the examination.
You can find out more information on this syllabus on AQA’s website - AQA – http://www.aqa.org.uk/qual/gcse/eng_lit_b.php
 
The English Literature GCSE course is divided into eight modules, the first two covering general aspects and the others dealing with set texts:
  • Literary Analysis
  • Essay Technique
  • Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet
  • Chaucer: 'The General Prologue' to the Canterbury Tales
  • Thomas Hardy: Far From the Madding Crowd
  • Willy Russell: Educating Rita
  • The War Poets 1914-1918: Up the line to Death
  • George Orwell: Nineteen Eighty-four
Coursework:
Distance Learning Students need to submit a folder of coursework to their examination centre. A selection of 3 pieces including response to one drama, one poetry and one prose text, none of which has been studied for the examination. Full guidance is given in the course.

Additional Reading:
You will need to read - The General Prologue (Geoffrey Chaucer), Far From the Madding Crowd (Thomas Hardy), Romeo and Juliet (William Shakespeare), Educating Rita (Willy Russell) 1984 (George Orwell), Up the Line To Death (BrianGardner).
 
Technical Support:
Every student receives a personal tutor with whom they need to keep in regular contact. The essential relationship between student and tutor begins with an introductory letter and a telephone call to help decide on a study plan. All tutors are fully qualified teachers holding either a Postgraduate Certificate in Education or a degree in education. So when you enrol on a course you can be assured of the assistance of a professionally qualified subject specific tutor.

We don’t set a limit on how often you can contact your tutor. The advise and encouragement our tutors provide are an important part of your learning experience. You can contact your tutor by Phone, Post or Email. There are tutor-marked assignments (TMA’s) in every course. These help the student consolidate the learning he or she has done and prepare for examinations. All tutors have a local rate telephone number such as a 0845 number. This means that when you phone your tutor it will only cost you the price of a local call. Whilst you are still actively submitting assignments, you should expect to be in contact with your tutor regularly. Remember, to get the most out of your tutor, you will need to tell them when you need assistance.

Examinations:
There are currently over 300 testing centres across the country, so finding one close by is not very difficult. In December/January we contact you to start arranging your examination dates. We always try to give whatever help we can with examination information, but the entering of students for examinations and any dealings with the examination centre’s are entirely the responsibility of the student.
 
GCSE Examination Fees:
On average the GCSE examination fee is approximately £30 per subject regardless of the amount of examinations, plus an administration fee which is at the discretion of the exam centre.

Studying from Abroad:
It is possible to study any of our courses from anywhere in the world. However some courses are easier to study from abroad than others and some restrictions to the type of tuition available apply. If you wish to study a GCSE or an 'A' level, then you will need to be able to return to the UK to take your examinations. Please remember that most of our GCSEs and 'A' levels have several examinations which may well be spread over several weeks.

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