AS/A-Level Literature
AS/A-Level Literature Online Course is an in-depth literature programme in English for teenagers 16+, based on the requirements of the British education system.
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The course helps students develop critical thinking, academic writing and in-depth literary analysis skills. Students study works by British and world authors, explore themes, ideas and literary devices, and learn to express their thoughts in academic essay form.
Literature is treated not just as the study of texts, but as a way of understanding history, culture, society and human nature. Lessons take the form of discussions, seminars, text analysis and writing practice.
The course is especially useful for students planning further study in fields such as Literature, Languages, Law, History, Media and Communication, Psychology and the Humanities.
Programme
Programme
Literary Analysis Skills
Students study the core methods for analysing literary works: theme, plot, structure, characters and literary devices.
Poetry Analysis
Students study a range of poems and analyse language, rhythm, imagery and symbolism.
Prose and Novel Studies
Students study the structure of novels, character development, conflict and the author's narrative methods.
Drama Studies
Students study plays and explore the features of the dramatic genre.
Themes and Context
Students examine works within their cultural, historical and social context.
Critical Thinking and Interpretation
Students learn to view works from different perspectives and form their own conclusions.
Academic Essay Writing
Students study the structure of a literary essay: introduction, arguments, quotation analysis and conclusion.
Comparative Literature
Students compare works by different authors and genres.
Subjects
Subjects
AS/A-Level Literature
An in-depth literature course in English meeting the requirements of the British education system. Students study literary works from different periods and genres, exploring authors' ideas and artistic methods.
Outcomes
What you will learn
Analyse literary works in depth
Understand the structure and features of different genres
Use literary terminology in English
Write structured academic essays
Form and defend their own point of view
Confidently discuss complex ideas in English
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