English Literature
Dunraven School
Course summary
There are two broad themes studied over the two year course: ‘Love through the Ages’ and ‘Texts in Shared in Contexts - Modern Times: 1945 to the present day’. In Year 12, for ‘Love through the Ages’ students will start by studying a unit that introduces the novel form before going on to study Shakespeare’s Othello, Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, and an anthology of pre-1900 poetry. Students will also start to read for and write their Non Examined Unit (previously called Coursework), which will require them to choose two texts (one of which must be pre-1900) and write a comparative essay on a theme of their choice. As the students move into Year 13, they will be study ‘Modern Times: 1945 to the present day’. They will study Skirrid Hill, a collection of poetry by Owen Sheers, Oranges are not the Only Fruit and a Streetcar Named Desire. They will also revise the texts they have studied earlier in the course and prepare for the unseen poetry and prose elements to the examination.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
English Language | Grade 6 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 6 in English Literature | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
At least a grade 6 in GCSE English Language and English Literature. A love of reading and an analytical mind. Students should be able to read independently and with passion. It is also essential that students are confident extending their writing and we welcome students who enjoy engaging in classroom discussion.
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Assessment
Paper 1 (40%) ‘Love through the Ages’ – 3 hours Paper 2 (40%) ‘Modern Times: 1945 to the present’ – 2 hours 30 minutes Independent Critical Study (20%) Texts Across Time – 2500 word essay comparing two texts.
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