GCE 2008 English Literature

GCE English Literature:

Key features of the QCA subject criteria

Minimum of six texts at AS and a further six texts at A level

At least one play by Shakespeare
Work by at least one author writing between 1300 and 1800
At least one work first published or performed after 1990
At AS, work by at least one author published between 1800 and 1945.

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GCE English Literature with Edexcel

Examination texts that engage and enthuse
Extensive choice of texts to appeal
to a variety of teachers and students
New texts to support the new
requirements
Familiar texts from our literary
heritage for which support and
resourcing is readily available
Texts grouped for study in expected
and fresh ways

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GCE English Literature with Edexcel

Coursework with freedom to explore individual interests
Maximum freedom of text choice
Choice of any Shakespeare play at
both Advanced Subsidiary and A2
Choice of creative critical
response at AS
Opportunity for both independent
critical study and creative
response to texts at A2
Examples and advice for all
coursework tasks
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GCE English Literature with Edexcel

Supporting all students in achieving their full potential
Clear progression from Advanced Subsidiary to A2 in content:
Advanced Subsidiary focus is on developing understanding of
genres
A2 study focus is on independent interpretation and reflection
Clear progression from Advanced Subsidiary to A2 in styles of
assessment
Open text examinations
Straightforward flexible structure

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GCE English Literature with Edexcel

Advanced Subsidiary Units
Unit 1 Explorations in Prose and Poetry
Examination 30%
Unit 2 Explorations in Drama
Coursework 20%

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GCE English Literature with Edexcel

A2 Units
Unit 3 Interpretations of Prose and Poetry
Examination 30%
Unit 4 Reflections in Literary Studies
Coursework 20%

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GCE English with Edexcel Supporting You

Full support for all new specifications:

FREE e-Spec with your specifications and on the website

Sample Assessment Materials
Getting Started tutor support materials
Comprehensive professional training & development programme

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GCE English resources from Edexcel

Edexcel aims to provide the most comprehensive support and the
widest choice for our qualifications.
For GCE2008, we are working with a range of publishers to endorse
quality materials.
We are also publishing our own dedicated suite of resources for
teachers and students written by qualification experts.

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GCE English Resources from

Edexcel
Provides extensive specification coverage
Written by highly respected authors
For each specification:
AS & A2 Students Books
Teachers Guide

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GCE 2008 How do I keep up-to-date?

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