A-level in English Literature aims to encourage students to develop their interest in and enjoyment of literature and literary studies. They are expected to read widely and independently both set texts and others that they have selected for themselves. They should engage critically and creatively with a substantial body of texts and ways of responding to them. Students will develop and effectively apply their knowledge of literary analysis and evaluation in writing. They will also explore the contexts of which texts are written and received and evaluate interpretations of those texts. Students must be confident and enthusiastic readers as they embark upon the course. Each of the exams are ‘closed text’ so in order for students to be able to select the most appropriate materials to answer the question in detail under the pressure of an exam setting, it is vital that you have read each core text multiple times. This familiarity will enable you to apply your knowledge in the most evaluative and analytical way. In addition, you will be expected to engage with a range of reading materials such as essays, literary journals and articles, biographies and other texts from similar authors and genres. This breadth of knowledge and experience is vital to your success and will require a significant commitment to reading outside of your lessons. Lessons will hone your analytical skills and enable you to develop breadth in your ideas, using your reading outside of the classroom to inform conversations with your teacher and other students. The techniques of effective annotation, summarising ideas, evaluation, collation of information from a range of sources and essay construction are all taught explicitly. English Literature is one of the facilitating subjects for the Russell group universities. Students who study English Literature go on to a wide range of careers including Journalism, the Civil Service, Teaching, Advertising and Public Relations. The development of student response in a sympathetic and structured way is of great value in the student’s own personal development. https://www.ashmoleacademy.org/_site/data/files/post16/1665D110BFBC2774CA4DFED150071DED.pdf#page=22
6 in English Language and English Literature or an average of 6 from both subjects CURRENT YEAR 11 STUDENTS AND EXTERNAL candidates must have: 9 A-level: at least three 9-6 grades in addition to a 5 in English Language and a 5 in Maths For internal Year 11 students only, the Academy offers a BTEC Extended Diploma. The entry criteria for BTEC is: 5 or more GCSE grades of 9–4, including English Language & Maths and a 4 in Business if studied.
There are 3 components to the A-level. Component 1: This examination has two sections. Section 1 focuses on Shakespeare’s play The Tempest and you will be required to answer two questions. The first requires you to analyse an extract from the play, the second asks you to write an evaluative response to a statement about the whole play. In Section 2, you will compare an aspect of a drama text (The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster) and a poetry text (Paradise Lost: Books Nine and Ten by John Milton). You will be expected to be able to comment on and make detailed reference to the whole of each text. Component 2: This examination has a series of questions based on a range of genres. You will answer two questions based on our chosen genre, Gothic Literature. Question 1 requires you to write a critical appreciation of an unseen text relating to the genre being studied. This will require a significant understanding and experience of the genre and its tropes. Question 2 requires you to write an analytical response about the genre by comparing two texts studied in class: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and The Bloody Chamber by Angela Carter. A broad knowledge of the genre is vital and you will be required to read other Gothic texts to broaden your knowledge. Component 3: Coursework. Task 1 is a close analysis of a chosen extract (1000 words) or poem. Task 2 compares two literary texts (2000 words). Our current texts include poetry by Carol Ann Duffy, A View from the Bridge by Arthur Miller and The Road by Cormac McCarthy. Between the two tasks, one poetry, one prose and one drama text must be studied.
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A-level in English Literature aims to encourage students to develop their interest in and enjoyment of literature and literary studies. They are expected to read widely and independently both set texts and others that they have selected for themselves. They should engage critically and creatively with a substantial body of texts and ways of responding to them. Students will develop and effectively apply their knowledge of literary analysis and evaluation in writing. They will also explore the contexts of which texts are written and received and evaluate interpretations of those texts. Students must be confident and enthusiastic readers as they embark upon the course. Each of the exams are ‘closed text’ so in order for students to be able to select the most appropriate materials to answer the question in detail under the pressure of an exam setting, it is vital that you have read each core text multiple times. This familiarity will enable you to apply your knowledge in the most evaluative and analytical way. In addition, you will be expected to engage with a range of reading materials such as essays, literary journals and articles, biographies and other texts from similar authors and genres. This breadth of knowledge and experience is vital to your success and will require a significant commitment to reading outside of your lessons. Lessons will hone your analytical skills and enable you to develop breadth in your ideas, using your reading outside of the classroom to inform conversations with your teacher and other students. The techniques of effective annotation, summarising ideas, evaluation, collation of information from a range of sources and essay construction are all taught explicitly. English Literature is one of the facilitating subjects for the Russell group universities. Students who study English Literature go on to a wide range of careers including Journalism, the Civil Service, Teaching, Advertising and Public Relations. The development of student response in a sympathetic and structured way is of great value in the student’s own personal development. https://www.ashmoleacademy.org/_site/data/files/post16/1665D110BFBC2774CA4DFED150071DED.pdf#page=22
6 in English Language and English Literature or an average of 6 from both subjects CURRENT YEAR 11 STUDENTS AND EXTERNAL candidates must have: 9 A-level: at least three 9-6 grades in addition to a 5 in English Language and a 5 in Maths For internal Year 11 students only, the Academy offers a BTEC Extended Diploma. The entry criteria for BTEC is: 5 or more GCSE grades of 9–4, including English Language & Maths and a 4 in Business if studied.
There are 3 components to the A-level. Component 1: This examination has two sections. Section 1 focuses on Shakespeare’s play The Tempest and you will be required to answer two questions. The first requires you to analyse an extract from the play, the second asks you to write an evaluative response to a statement about the whole play. In Section 2, you will compare an aspect of a drama text (The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster) and a poetry text (Paradise Lost: Books Nine and Ten by John Milton). You will be expected to be able to comment on and make detailed reference to the whole of each text. Component 2: This examination has a series of questions based on a range of genres. You will answer two questions based on our chosen genre, Gothic Literature. Question 1 requires you to write a critical appreciation of an unseen text relating to the genre being studied. This will require a significant understanding and experience of the genre and its tropes. Question 2 requires you to write an analytical response about the genre by comparing two texts studied in class: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and The Bloody Chamber by Angela Carter. A broad knowledge of the genre is vital and you will be required to read other Gothic texts to broaden your knowledge. Component 3: Coursework. Task 1 is a close analysis of a chosen extract (1000 words) or poem. Task 2 compares two literary texts (2000 words). Our current texts include poetry by Carol Ann Duffy, A View from the Bridge by Arthur Miller and The Road by Cormac McCarthy. Between the two tasks, one poetry, one prose and one drama text must be studied.
