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GCE English Literature A for exams from June 2014 onwards (version 1.4)1.3 How do I start using this specification?Already using the existing AQA EnglishLiterature A specification?• Register to receive further information, such asmark schemes, past question papers, details ofteacher support meetings, etc, athttp://www.aqa.org.uk/rn/askaqa.php.Information will be available electronically or inprint, for your convenience.• Tell us that you intend to enter candidates. Thenwe can make sure that you receive all the materialyou need for the examinations. This is particularlyimportant where examination material is issuedbefore the final entry deadline. You can let usknow by completing the appropriate Intention toEnter and Estimated Entry forms. We will sendcopies to your Exams Officer and they are alsoavailable on our website(http://www.aqa.org.uk/admin/p_entries.html).• Request permission to join a local consortium bycontacting the subject department atenglish-gce@aqa.org.uk.Not using the AQA specificationcurrently?• Almost all centres in England and Wales use AQAor have used AQA in the past and are approvedAQA centres. A small minority are not. If yourcentre is new to AQA, please contact our centreapproval team atcentreapproval@aqa.org.uk..11.4 How can I find out more?Ask AQAYou have 24-hour access to useful information andanswers to the most commonly-asked questions athttp://www.aqa.org.uk/rn/askaqa.phpIf the answer to your question is not available,you can submit a query for our team. Our targetresponse time is one day.Teacher SupportDetails of the full range of current Teacher Supportmeetings are available on our website athttp://www.aqa.org.uk/support/teachers.htmlThere is also a link to our fast and convenient onlinebooking system for Teacher Support meetings athttp://events.aqa.org.uk/ebookingIf you need to contact the Teacher Support team,you can call us on 01483 477860 or email us atteachersupport@aqa.org.uk3
GCE English Literature A for exams from June 2014 onwards (version 1.4)2 Specification at a Glance2AS ExaminationsUnit 1 – LTA1Texts in Context60% of AS, 30% of A Level2 hour written examination (open book)90 marksEither LTA1A Victorian Literatureor LTA1B World War One Literatureor LTA1C The Struggle for Identity in Modern LiteratureAvailable June onlyUnit 2 – LITA2Creative Study40% of AS, 20% of A LevelCoursework60 marksTwo tasks: one on prose text and one on drama text.2000-2500 words in total.Available June onlyASAward1741A2 ExaminationsUnit 3 – LITA3Reading for Meaning30% of A Level2 hour 30 minutes written examination (closed book)80 marksTwo questions involving unprepared extracts and wider reeading on the unit theme ofLove Through the Ages.Available June onlyUnit 4 – LITA4Extended Essay and Shakespeare Study20% of A LevelCoursework70 marksExtended comparative essay of 3000 words.Available June onlyAS + A2 = A LevelA2Award27414
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