What you will learn
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- Taming of the Shrew
- The Importance of Being Earnest
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The Supernatural
- Pre-1900: Dracula, Bram Stoker. The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde.
- Post-1900: Beloved, Toni Morrison. The Little Stranger, Sarah Waters.
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- Post-2000 poetry
- The Canterbury Tales – The Wife of Bath
- Unseen poetry
Awarding Body
Edexcel is the UK’s largest awarding organisation offering academic and vocational qualifications in schools, colleges and workplaces in the UK and abroad. Edexcel is a multinational education and examination body covering A-Level Courses and GCSE Courses.
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Course Outcome
Upon successful completion of this home learning A-level English Literature course, you will receive an A-level in English Literature, issued by Edexcel. This syllabus (9ET0) has been chosen specifically because it is best suited to distance learning. Your certificate is identical to that issued to students at any other school, college or university.
How is this course assessed or examined?
You will be required to complete the three assessments for A-level English Literature:
Written Exams:
- Component 1: Drama. 30% of A-level
- Component 2: Prose. 20% of A-level.
- Component 3: Poetry. 30% of A-level
Non-Exam Assessment (NEA):
- Coursework Task: 20% of A-level.
Entry requirements
It is strongly recommended that you have studied English Literature to GCSE or equivalent level before starting this course. The syllabus is a difficulty Level Three, equivalent to an A-level or BTEC, and is usually suitable for most learners of all ages