The course will broaden your knowledge and understanding of both modern and traditional literature, and aims to encourage you to read as widely as possible. You will study novels, plays and poems and analyse them in depth. English Literature is a facilitating subject and is highly valued by universities irrespective of your chosen area of study. A-Level English Literature is a two-year course examined at the end of year 13. During year 12: You will study ‘Love through the Ages.’ You will read one Shakespeare play and an anthology of love poetry. Additionally, you will study one prose fiction text and a variety of unseen poetry. During year 13: You will develop your understanding of ‘Love through the Ages, with a greater focus on pre-1900 literature. Much of the year you will study a variety of texts related to World War One and its aftermath, and, complete an extended essay, comparing two texts, one of which will be pre-1900.
5 or more 9-4 (A*-C) grades at GCSE including English Lang/Lit and Maths at Grade 4 or above At least a Grade 5 and Grade 6 in English Language and Literature (or vice versa).
A Level English Literature is comprised of two units - Love through the Ages (A-Level Year 1) - WW1 and its Aftermath (A-Level year 2) Students will be examined on these units at the end of year 13 via two external A-Level exams collectively worth 80%. The remaining 20% will be assessed through a Non-Exam Assessment in the form of an independent project. Teachers will set progress exams throughout the two years to assess your strengths and weaknesses and to ensure that you are on track to succeed.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Enfield |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Little Bury Street, Edmonton, London, N9 9JZ |
The course will broaden your knowledge and understanding of both modern and traditional literature, and aims to encourage you to read as widely as possible. You will study novels, plays and poems and analyse them in depth. English Literature is a facilitating subject and is highly valued by universities irrespective of your chosen area of study. A-Level English Literature is a two-year course examined at the end of year 13. During year 12: You will study ‘Love through the Ages.’ You will read one Shakespeare play and an anthology of love poetry. Additionally, you will study one prose fiction text and a variety of unseen poetry. During year 13: You will develop your understanding of ‘Love through the Ages, with a greater focus on pre-1900 literature. Much of the year you will study a variety of texts related to World War One and its aftermath, and, complete an extended essay, comparing two texts, one of which will be pre-1900.
5 or more 9-4 (A*-C) grades at GCSE including English Lang/Lit and Maths at Grade 4 or above At least a Grade 5 and Grade 6 in English Language and Literature (or vice versa).
A Level English Literature is comprised of two units - Love through the Ages (A-Level Year 1) - WW1 and its Aftermath (A-Level year 2) Students will be examined on these units at the end of year 13 via two external A-Level exams collectively worth 80%. The remaining 20% will be assessed through a Non-Exam Assessment in the form of an independent project. Teachers will set progress exams throughout the two years to assess your strengths and weaknesses and to ensure that you are on track to succeed.
