English Literature
Course summary
The course is designed to introduce students to the topic of ‘Love Through the Ages’, through which students will analyse, connect and compare a variety of texts from the three genres of drama, prose and poetry, ranging from the 19th to the 21st century. Some of our current texts include Shakespeare’s ‘Othello’, ‘The Great Gatsby’, ‘Skirrid Hill’, pre-1900 poetry as well as ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ and ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
English Literature | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
As published by the school
GCSE 5 or above in English Literature
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Assessment
Paper 1 - Shakespeare, Poetry and Prose – 3 hours – 40% of A level Paper 2B – Modern Times: Literature from 1945 to the present day – 40% of A level Non-exam assessment – coursework based on theme of Gothic fiction – 20% of A level
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