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Introduction to AS-Level

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Learning objectives

By the end of this presentation you will:

Understand the basic structure of the AS English Literature course

Learn about the types of texts, topics and themes you will study

Familiarize yourself with the building blocks of narrative

Analyse a poem using the building blocks

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How is the course structured?

The A Level English Literature course is divided into four modules taken over two years.

At AS, students take the first two modules – one for coursework and one that is externally examined.

At A2, students take the second two modules – again, one for coursework and one that is externally examined.

Typically coursework is 40% of the grade and exams are 60% in each year.

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What will I study?

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Building blocks of narrative

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‘The Patriot’ by Browning