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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 the new requirements •Familiar texts from our literary heritage for which 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 GCE 2008

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GCE English Literature with Edexcel ing 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 – ing You Full for all new specifications: • • • •

FREE e-Spec with your specifications and on the website Sample Assessment Materials ‘Getting Started’ tutor materials Comprehensive professional training & development programme

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GCE English resources from Edexcel Edexcel aims to provide the most comprehensive 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? Keep informed – sign up for email alerts on: • [email protected] GCE 2008

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