1 - English Literature HL
Course summary
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.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE / i GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse / i gcse qualifications at grade 6.0 or above | — |
English Literature | Grade 6 in English Literature | — |
As published by the school
Grade 6 in English Literature
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Assessment
External Assessment: Paper 1: Guided literary analysis 35% 2 hours and 15 minutes Two unseen texts from four possible forms (prose, poetry, drama and non-fiction). Candidates answer a guiding question on both unseen texts. Paper 2: Comparative essay 25% 1 hour 45 minutes Choice of four general comparative questions. Candidates answer one question using two texts from the course. Higher Level essay: 20% 1200-1500 words One literary essay on a text studied during the course. Internal assessment: Individual oral 20% 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.
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