A Level in English Literature QAN code 60150464/5110 This two year course is a continuation of GCSE English Literature and is appropriate if you have a real love of literature and reading. It approaches the reading and study of literature through the lens of genre and theory, encouraging the independent study of a range of texts within a shared context, giving logic and meaning to the way that texts are grouped for study. Literary Texts: you will study eight literary texts; three of which are written pre-1900 and one published or performed post- 2000. The variety of assessment styles used - such as: passage-based questions, unseen material, single text questions, multiple text questions, open- and closed-book approaches - will allow you to develop a wide range of skills, including the ability to read critically, analyse, evaluate and undertake independent research. The texts you are likely to study are: • Poems of the Decade: An Anthology of the Forward books of Poetry 2002-2011 • A Street Car Named Desire – Tennessee Williams • Othello – William Shakespeare • Atonement – Ian McEwan • Hard Times – Charles Dickens • Selected poems - Christina Rossetti • Plus two novels of your choice The Russell Group of Universities (considered the leading authority on the quality of university education) regard English Literature as one of the top seven ‘facilitating subjects’ to study at A-Level. What the Russell Group is implying here is that if you study this subject at A-Level, universities regard you as being highly capable of meeting the demands of further academic study at degree level and beyond. Students can progress from this qualification to higher education courses such as degrees in English, English literature, creative writing or in related subjects such as journalism, media, teaching, drama, history. Plus a wide range of careers directly related to English literature, such as teacher, editor, writer, or in areas such as publishing, journalism, the media, advertising, marketing, public relations, arts administration, record offices, libraries, national and local government and the civil service.
Minimum five GCSE passes (grades 4 or 5) including English Language and Maths. Students must also meet subject specific minimum entry requirements (shown below).
Component 1: Drama Written exam - 2 hours 15 minutes Covering a choice of dramatic texts from a distinct period of time, from the genres of either tragedy or comedy. Component 2: Prose Written exam - 1 hour Covering two texts from a chosen theme; for example, childhood. Component 3: Poetry Written exam - 2 hours 15 minutes Covering a selection of poetry from either a distinct period of time, or a named poet e.g. Christina Rossetti. Coursework Internally assessed work in which you have free choice of two texts to study and compare. You will produce one extended comparative essay.
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| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Bradford |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
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A Level in English Literature QAN code 60150464/5110 This two year course is a continuation of GCSE English Literature and is appropriate if you have a real love of literature and reading. It approaches the reading and study of literature through the lens of genre and theory, encouraging the independent study of a range of texts within a shared context, giving logic and meaning to the way that texts are grouped for study. Literary Texts: you will study eight literary texts; three of which are written pre-1900 and one published or performed post- 2000. The variety of assessment styles used - such as: passage-based questions, unseen material, single text questions, multiple text questions, open- and closed-book approaches - will allow you to develop a wide range of skills, including the ability to read critically, analyse, evaluate and undertake independent research. The texts you are likely to study are: • Poems of the Decade: An Anthology of the Forward books of Poetry 2002-2011 • A Street Car Named Desire – Tennessee Williams • Othello – William Shakespeare • Atonement – Ian McEwan • Hard Times – Charles Dickens • Selected poems - Christina Rossetti • Plus two novels of your choice The Russell Group of Universities (considered the leading authority on the quality of university education) regard English Literature as one of the top seven ‘facilitating subjects’ to study at A-Level. What the Russell Group is implying here is that if you study this subject at A-Level, universities regard you as being highly capable of meeting the demands of further academic study at degree level and beyond. Students can progress from this qualification to higher education courses such as degrees in English, English literature, creative writing or in related subjects such as journalism, media, teaching, drama, history. Plus a wide range of careers directly related to English literature, such as teacher, editor, writer, or in areas such as publishing, journalism, the media, advertising, marketing, public relations, arts administration, record offices, libraries, national and local government and the civil service.
Minimum five GCSE passes (grades 4 or 5) including English Language and Maths. Students must also meet subject specific minimum entry requirements (shown below).
Component 1: Drama Written exam - 2 hours 15 minutes Covering a choice of dramatic texts from a distinct period of time, from the genres of either tragedy or comedy. Component 2: Prose Written exam - 1 hour Covering two texts from a chosen theme; for example, childhood. Component 3: Poetry Written exam - 2 hours 15 minutes Covering a selection of poetry from either a distinct period of time, or a named poet e.g. Christina Rossetti. Coursework Internally assessed work in which you have free choice of two texts to study and compare. You will produce one extended comparative essay.