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Accredited Level 2 English Literature

The Accredited Level 2 English Literature Diploma will give students an appreciation of how writers use form, structure and language to achieve particular effects and will enhance students’ enjoyment of reading. When studying the course students will examine some works of English literature and analyse the styles and techniques used by the authors.

The Accredited Level 2 English Literature Diploma is designed to be accessible for those with limited academic or study backgrounds, but there is a need to be able to read, comprehend and write English competently. Reading and writing are assessed in the internationally recognised forms of Standard English: either British or American standard forms are acceptable in the students’ writing. Spelling must be consistent, whether it follows British or American usage.

The course is a year in length and divided into 2 units of study. At the end of each unit there is an associated TMA (Tutor Marked Assessment) which students are required to complete and submit. The course is formally assessed by an average grade being attained from the 2 submitted Assessments.

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Entry Requirements Course Content Progression

Accredited Level 2 English Literature Diploma Entry Requirements

Basic English reading and writing skills, as full tutor support is given.

Study Hours

Approximately 160 hours.

Accredited Level 2 English Literature Diploma Course Duration

1 Year.

Enrolment

You can enrol on the course at any time.

Awarding Body

AccordAI/Accord Certified

Quality Licence Scheme

Assessment Method

Two tutor marked assignments; one assignment after each unit.

Accredited Level 2 English Literature Diploma Course Content

Unit 1: Specific Texts

Module 1: Understanding Drama Texts

An Inspector Calls by J B Priestley
The understanding of all the following will be demonstrated at the end of the unit assessment:
  • Background and socio-historical context
  • Plot
  • Characters
  • Themes
  • Stagecraft and setting
  • Language and symbolism

Module 2: Understanding Prose Texts

Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
The understanding of all the following will be demonstrated at the end of the unit assessment:
  • Background and socio-historical context
  • Plot
  • Characterisation
  • Themes
  • Language and symbolism

Unit 2: Unseen Poetry and Prose

Module 3: Unseen Poetry

This module will be developing analytical skills rather than require the student to remember the features of the texts presented. This module includes a range of texts from different times and cultures. A range of poetic forms has also been included. The unseen poem can be from any time, culture or poetic form.
This module will help the student develop their skills in reading and analysing poetry texts. Once the student understands the overall meaning and message of each text, they will practise selecting specific points for a response and identifying supporting quotations from the unseen text. 

Module 4: Unseen Prose

This module will be developing analytical skills rather than require the student to remember the features of the texts presented. This module includes a range of texts from different times and cultures. A range of short story genres has also been included. The unseen extract or story can be from any time, culture or genre.
In this module, the student will be given a passage from a novel or literary non-fiction, or a complete short story. The student may be asked to explore how the writer presents a theme or character, or how that moment is made significant or moving for the reader along with other aspects.

Progression

This Accredited Level 2 English Literature Diploma can be used in preparation for progressing to higher level study in relevant English subjects (for example Accredited Level 3 Diplomas) or as a vehicle for career development or to fulfil entry requirements to education courses.

A list of our Accredited Diplomas can be found here: https://www.oxfordcollege.ac/courses/accredited-level-3-diploma/

 

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