Embark on a captivating journey during your A Level studies in English Language and Literature, where you will explore the intricate formation of spoken and written voices to construct personas. Delve into the art of language manipulation as writers employ various techniques to convey their ideas. Immerse yourself in a rich selection of texts, including Arthur Miller’s All My Sons, Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights, and Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest. Complementing this course, we recommend pursuing A Level History, A Level Religious Studies, or A Level Classical Civilisation, depending on your desired degree and future career path.
This A Level English Language and Literature course lays a strong foundation for those considering degrees in English literature, journalism, or education. By studying this subject, you will acquire invaluable knowledge and skills applicable to various professions, such as teaching and education, publishing and editing, journalism, marketing, playwriting, broadcasting, and media.
Notably, our A Level English Language and Literature course via distance learning mirrors the curriculum taught in traditional schools and colleges. You will undertake the same examinations and achieve the equivalent qualification. The key distinction lies in the flexibility of studying from the comfort of your home, at your own pace, while receiving comprehensive tutor support through email.
Course Content: Qualification code: Pearson Edexcel – 9ELO
Component 1: Voices in Speech and Writing
- Voices in speech and writing: an anthology
- All My Sons by Arthur Miller
Component 2: Varieties in Language and Literature
- Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
- The Bloody Chamber by Angela Carter
Component 3: Coursework
- The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
- Grayson Perry: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Girl by Wendy Jones