English Literature is more than just the study of poems, plays and novels. Through close reading and the appreciation of these texts, English Literature A Level allows pupils to explore and understand different places, people and periods in history. Pupils come to appreciate more about humanity, discovering how writers use literature to reflect and present their views on life, both personal, political and cultural. In English Literature lessons, pupils will be challenged to further the skills they developed at GCSE. They will continuously extend their literary evaluation skills through group discussion, annotation, independent analysis, and extended writing. By the end of their two years of study, English Literature pupils leave Year 13 confident critical readers, able to express themselves thoughtfully, creatively and with clarity; skills that are essential for their future.
Grade 6 or above in English Literature and Language
EDUQAS A Level English Literature Specification (2015 onwards) Component 1: Poetry Written exam: 2 hours 30% of the qualification Section A: Poetry pre-1900( open book, clean copy) Christina Rossetti Selected Poems Section B: Poetry post-1900 (open book, clean copy) Phillip Larkin The Whitsun Wedding, Carol Ann Duffy Mean Time Component 2: Drama Written exam: 2 hour 30% of the qualification Section A: Shakespeare (closed book) King Lear or The Tempest or Hamlet Section B: Drama (closed book) e.g. A Streetcar Named Desire—Tennessee Williams, The Duchess of Malfi—John Webster Component 3: Unseen text Written exam: 2 hours 20% of the qualification Section A: Unseen prose One question from a choice of two, analysing an unseen passage of prose Section B: Drama One question from a choice of two, analysing an unseen poem, or poetry extract. Component 4: Prose Study—Coursework 20% of the qualification One 2500-3500 word assignment based on the reading of two prose texts from different periods, one pre-2000 and one post-2000, nominated by the centre.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Medway |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Main Road, Hoo, Rochester, ME3 9HH |
English Literature is more than just the study of poems, plays and novels. Through close reading and the appreciation of these texts, English Literature A Level allows pupils to explore and understand different places, people and periods in history. Pupils come to appreciate more about humanity, discovering how writers use literature to reflect and present their views on life, both personal, political and cultural. In English Literature lessons, pupils will be challenged to further the skills they developed at GCSE. They will continuously extend their literary evaluation skills through group discussion, annotation, independent analysis, and extended writing. By the end of their two years of study, English Literature pupils leave Year 13 confident critical readers, able to express themselves thoughtfully, creatively and with clarity; skills that are essential for their future.
Grade 6 or above in English Literature and Language
EDUQAS A Level English Literature Specification (2015 onwards) Component 1: Poetry Written exam: 2 hours 30% of the qualification Section A: Poetry pre-1900( open book, clean copy) Christina Rossetti Selected Poems Section B: Poetry post-1900 (open book, clean copy) Phillip Larkin The Whitsun Wedding, Carol Ann Duffy Mean Time Component 2: Drama Written exam: 2 hour 30% of the qualification Section A: Shakespeare (closed book) King Lear or The Tempest or Hamlet Section B: Drama (closed book) e.g. A Streetcar Named Desire—Tennessee Williams, The Duchess of Malfi—John Webster Component 3: Unseen text Written exam: 2 hours 20% of the qualification Section A: Unseen prose One question from a choice of two, analysing an unseen passage of prose Section B: Drama One question from a choice of two, analysing an unseen poem, or poetry extract. Component 4: Prose Study—Coursework 20% of the qualification One 2500-3500 word assignment based on the reading of two prose texts from different periods, one pre-2000 and one post-2000, nominated by the centre.
