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GCE English Literature B (2745)
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Introduction
Introducing AQA's new course specification for English Literature B for AS and A Level. This new redrafted specification has been designed to:
- be accessible to the full ability range within AS/A2
- be progressive, continuing from previous specifications, allied to exciting new ways of looking at texts
- offer greater flexibility in the selection, teaching and assessment of texts to suit the various traditions of literature in English.
The following information and specification outline will enable both practising Teachers and Subject Heads to be better informed and supported in the teaching of this subject, particularly if attending one of AQA's Teacher Support meetings.
Classification Codes
Every specification is assigned a national classification code indicating the subject area to which it belongs. The classification code for this specification is 5110.
Centres should be aware that candidates who enter for more than one GCE AS/A level qualification with the same classification code will have only one grade (the highest) counted for the purpose of the School and College Performance Tables.
Centres may wish to advise candidates that, if they take two specifications with the same classification code, universities and employers are very likely to take the view that they have achieved only one of the two GCE AS/A levels. The same view may be taken if candidates take two GCE AS/A level specifications that have different classification codes but have significant overlap of content. Candidates who have any doubts about their subject combinations should check with the university to which they wish to progress or company they wish to join, before embarking on their programmes.
Assessment Objectives
AO1 - Articulate creative, informed and relevant responses to literary texts, using appropriate terminology and concepts, and coherent, accurate written expression
AO2 - Demonstrate detailed critical understanding in analysing the ways in which structure, form and language shape meanings in literary texts
AO3 - Explore connections and comparisons between different literary texts, informed by interpretations of other readers
AO4 - Demonstrate understanding of the significance and influence of the contexts in which literary texts are written and received.