Why study English Literature? English Literature has the dual aspect benefits of learning how to formulate a critical and well-constructed argument, and of exploring how to examine, analyse and evaluate literary texts. The course design includes a wide variety of texts from across time, space, culture and genre; giving students the opportunity to immerse themselves in world literature. Skills developed and obtained in analysis, criticism, the reading of challenging materials and the construction of a written argument, will be transferable to a wide range of professions including journalism, law, politics, marketing and education.
Grade 5 in English Literature
External Assessment: Paper 1: Guided literary analysis 35% 1 hours and 15 minutes Two unseen texts from four possible forms (prose, poetry, drama and non-fiction). Candidates select one text, with a guiding question, to analyse. Paper 2: Comparative essay 35% 1 hour 45 minutes Choice of four general comparative questions. Candidates answer one question using two texts from the course. External Assessment - N/A Internal assessment: Individual oral 30% 15 minutes A 10 minute presentation comparing two extracts from two texts (one in translation) on the question: Examine the ways in which the global issue of your choice is presented through the content and form of two of the works that you have studied 5 minutes questions from teacher.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Medway |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Maidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3BY |
Why study English Literature? English Literature has the dual aspect benefits of learning how to formulate a critical and well-constructed argument, and of exploring how to examine, analyse and evaluate literary texts. The course design includes a wide variety of texts from across time, space, culture and genre; giving students the opportunity to immerse themselves in world literature. Skills developed and obtained in analysis, criticism, the reading of challenging materials and the construction of a written argument, will be transferable to a wide range of professions including journalism, law, politics, marketing and education.
Grade 5 in English Literature
External Assessment: Paper 1: Guided literary analysis 35% 1 hours and 15 minutes Two unseen texts from four possible forms (prose, poetry, drama and non-fiction). Candidates select one text, with a guiding question, to analyse. Paper 2: Comparative essay 35% 1 hour 45 minutes Choice of four general comparative questions. Candidates answer one question using two texts from the course. External Assessment - N/A Internal assessment: Individual oral 30% 15 minutes A 10 minute presentation comparing two extracts from two texts (one in translation) on the question: Examine the ways in which the global issue of your choice is presented through the content and form of two of the works that you have studied 5 minutes questions from teacher.
