ENGLISH A LEVEL COURSE
Category:
A Level Courses
Course Format
Paper Based
Approximate Study Time
700 Hours (Self Study)
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Payment Options
You can spread the payments for this course
over 4 monthly payments.
Initial payment of £155.00
Followed by 3 monthly
payments of £65.00 |
Price:
£350.00
VAT inclusive
Approximate Delivery Time
7 Working Days (Courier Service) |
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Taking our course in English literature A Level Course is an excellent way to introduce yourself to a wide range of works of drama, poetry and prose.
On this AQA syllabus, there are six written papers and the course prepares you thoroughly for all of them.
Each full A Level Course consists of an AS and A2 Syllabus. The course is split into four modules, reflecting the new four module examination structure of A levels.
The AS and A2 courses can be sat in their own right as an individual course, but you are required to have completed the AS level syllabus before starting on an A2 syllabus.
Each lesson 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 questions. There are fifteen Tutor-Marked Assignments (known as TMAs).
The Syllabus:
This course prepares candidates for the AQA English Language AS level syllabus 1700 for examinations in June 2009 and later years. Most candidates will then study the AQA English Language A2 level syllabus 2700 for examinations in June 2010 and later years.
This specification is designed to:
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Ensure continuity with the former 6-unit Specification A
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Provide a coherent development from AS with its focus on language in its personal and immediate contexts to A2, which places language in its wider social, historical and global contexts
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Help learners develop their writing skills in both AS and A2 units.
Examinations:
AS
At AS Level, this specification explores language production and variation through the mutually illuminating activities of writing in different forms and textual analysis; it also gives the opportunity to explore creative and transactional forms of writing and develop understanding of how language creates meaning in written, spoken and electronic modes. The specification will also allow you to gain valuable insights into the language development of children and you will be taught the importance of cultural sensitivity in language.
The AS Level coursework is one Investigation and one Production task plus commentary (2000-2500 words)
A2
At A2, candidates will explore how the English language has changed since 1600 and is changing today, how English varies globally, regionally and socially, the cultural debates about the nature and significance of language and how to carry out language research on topics of their own choice.
The A2 Level coursework is one Investigation and one Intervention task (3000-3750 words).
Practical Skills/Coursework:
Candidates are required to submit two pieces of coursework. Full guidance is given in the course pack.
Pre-Requirements:
We will admit Candidates for A Level Courses who have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C and above. These would ideally include English and Maths.
Additional Reading:
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Revision Express English Language A Level Revise Guides (A Gardiner) - ISBN: 1405821256
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The Concise Oxford Dictionary (OUP, 2001) - ISBN: 0198602596; or
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The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary (2 volumes), (OUP, 1993) - ISBN: 019861134X
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.
There is no limit on how often you can contact your tutor. The advice 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 to consolidate their learning 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.
Examination Centres:
There areapproximately 300 testing centres in the UK, so finding one close byshould not be 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 Candidates for examinations and any dealings with the examination centre’s are entirely the responsibility of the student.
Possible Examination Dates:
The closing date for students aiming for the June 2010 examinations has now passed and we are unable to accept any more students for this examination window. The next available examination window for our students is January 2011.
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Course Type
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Nearest Exam Dates
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Closing Date for Applications
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AS or A2 Level (1 Year Study)* |
AS - January 2011
A2 - January 2011 |
15th March 2010 |
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Full A Level (1 Year Study)* |
AS - January 2011
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28th February 2010 |
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Full A Level (18 Months Study)* |
AS Exams - January 2011
A2 Exams - June 2011 |
15th March 2010 |
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Full A Level (2 Years Study)* |
AS Exams - January 2011
A2 Exams - January 2012 |
15th March 2010 |
It is possible to sit a full A Level within a one-year period although we do not recommend it as it would require committing to approximately 700 hours of study and sitting all AS and A2 examinations in the same examination window.
A Level Examination Fees:
On average the A Level examination fees are approximately £30 per exam but examination fees are at the discretion of the exam centre.
Studying from Abroad:
It is possible to study A Level 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 an A Level then you will need to sit the examinations in the UK. Please remember that most A Level’s have several examinations which may well be spread over several weeks.
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