You will learn about the multifaceted nature of the human condition by reading some of the greatest works of literature ever written. Throughout history, the great obsessions of humankind have been explored in the form of literature, and issues of love, death and the meaning of life are ingrained in the very fabric of the novels, poems and plays featured in this course. Students study texts representing a range of periods, from the Elizabethan era, the Industrial Revolution and all the way to the 21st century, and learn the value of critical and analytical approaches. You will sit three written exams at the end of year 13, and this accounts for 80% of your overall grade. You will also write an independent non-exam assessment, worth the final 20%, in which you choose the texts to focus on and even create your own question.
5 in GCSE English Language A-level Courses For A-Level courses, the general entry requirements are five GCSEs at 4+ including 4 in English (literature or language) and Maths.
All Exams are Open book – clean copies of the texts can be taken into the examination. Paper 1 - Drama 2 hours 15 minutes in total Section A: Othello (Year 13) Section B: A Streetcar Named Desire (Year 12) Paper 2 - Prose 1 hour 15 minutes in total Frankenstein (Year 12) and Never Let Me Go (Year 12). Students answer one comparative essay question from a choice of two on their studied theme Paper 3 - Poetry 2 hours 15 minutes in total Section A: Poems of the Decade (Year 12) Section B: The Romantics (Year 13)
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Upper Boundstone Lane, Sompting, BN15 9QZ |
You will learn about the multifaceted nature of the human condition by reading some of the greatest works of literature ever written. Throughout history, the great obsessions of humankind have been explored in the form of literature, and issues of love, death and the meaning of life are ingrained in the very fabric of the novels, poems and plays featured in this course. Students study texts representing a range of periods, from the Elizabethan era, the Industrial Revolution and all the way to the 21st century, and learn the value of critical and analytical approaches. You will sit three written exams at the end of year 13, and this accounts for 80% of your overall grade. You will also write an independent non-exam assessment, worth the final 20%, in which you choose the texts to focus on and even create your own question.
5 in GCSE English Language A-level Courses For A-Level courses, the general entry requirements are five GCSEs at 4+ including 4 in English (literature or language) and Maths.
All Exams are Open book – clean copies of the texts can be taken into the examination. Paper 1 - Drama 2 hours 15 minutes in total Section A: Othello (Year 13) Section B: A Streetcar Named Desire (Year 12) Paper 2 - Prose 1 hour 15 minutes in total Frankenstein (Year 12) and Never Let Me Go (Year 12). Students answer one comparative essay question from a choice of two on their studied theme Paper 3 - Poetry 2 hours 15 minutes in total Section A: Poems of the Decade (Year 12) Section B: The Romantics (Year 13)
