English Literature A-level, studied over 2 years, is the close analysis of different literary forms: prose, poetry and drama. Studying literature involves exploring the deeper meaning in texts and the methods used by writers to shape and convey their meaning, as well as so much more: • We study the historical and social context of texts in order to better understand the writer’s views and attitude, or the reasons behind the ways in which characters have been constructed. • We also consider the influence of historical, cultural and social perspectives on a reader or audience, or the influence of current affairs on the perception of current readers or audiences. • We debate sociological issues, such as relationships and people’s treatment of others. • We explore the psychology behind the characters’ motives and behaviours. • We use ICT to present literary research projects; • We create compelling, well-structured academic essays. The English Literature A-levelsupports students in developing such a broad skill-set; it compliments many subject choices or career paths and is highly desirable to both universities and employers. WHY STUDY ENGLISH LITERATURE? Through discussion and debate of English Literature, we can explore ideas, relationships and issues that are relevant to everyone from every time, background or culture. The right book has the power to change both the world and your world! As well as reflecting the current society, literature has the power to shape our ideas and attitudes and change our futures. The right word or phrase can inspire you towards a future goal or make you nostalgic and reminiscent of the past. It can make you exceedingly happy or bring you to tears. It can make you understand. It can make you feel, deeply. Whoever said that ‘sticks and stones can break your bones but words can never hurt you’ was wrong; words have the power to change you, haunt you, and make you see things differently. If you can appreciate the power of language, you in turn can become powerful. If you can love language and understand what it can do, it will change you, give you the means to inspire, change, and move people. Surely, the power to influence others and what they ‘think, say and do’ is the greatest power of all. However, ‘with great power comes great responsibility’, so use it wisely. After all, loving language can make you powerful! The only question asked in every Oxford interview is “What is your favourite book?
Grade 5 in GCSE English Literature and a Grade 5 in GCSE English Language.
Component 1: Poetry (30% of A-level) 2 hour exam • Section A – Poetry pre-1900 John Donne: Selected Poems • Section B: Poetry post-1900 • Philip Larkin: The Whitsun Weddings & Carol Ann Duffy: Mean Time Component 2: Drama (30% of A-level) 2 hour exam • Section A: Shakespeare - ‘King Lear’ • Section B: Drama – John Webster: The Duchess of Malfi & Tennessee Williams: A Streetcar Named Desire Component 3: Unseen Texts (20% of A-level) 2 hour exam • Section A: Unseen Prose: 1918-1939. • Section B: Unseen Poetry Component 4: Coursework (20% of A-level) • 2500-3500 word essay. On Chesil Beach: Ian McEwan compared to a prose text of your choice.
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Hounslow |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | 5 Boston Manor Road, Brentford, TW8 0PG |
English Literature A-level, studied over 2 years, is the close analysis of different literary forms: prose, poetry and drama. Studying literature involves exploring the deeper meaning in texts and the methods used by writers to shape and convey their meaning, as well as so much more: • We study the historical and social context of texts in order to better understand the writer’s views and attitude, or the reasons behind the ways in which characters have been constructed. • We also consider the influence of historical, cultural and social perspectives on a reader or audience, or the influence of current affairs on the perception of current readers or audiences. • We debate sociological issues, such as relationships and people’s treatment of others. • We explore the psychology behind the characters’ motives and behaviours. • We use ICT to present literary research projects; • We create compelling, well-structured academic essays. The English Literature A-levelsupports students in developing such a broad skill-set; it compliments many subject choices or career paths and is highly desirable to both universities and employers. WHY STUDY ENGLISH LITERATURE? Through discussion and debate of English Literature, we can explore ideas, relationships and issues that are relevant to everyone from every time, background or culture. The right book has the power to change both the world and your world! As well as reflecting the current society, literature has the power to shape our ideas and attitudes and change our futures. The right word or phrase can inspire you towards a future goal or make you nostalgic and reminiscent of the past. It can make you exceedingly happy or bring you to tears. It can make you understand. It can make you feel, deeply. Whoever said that ‘sticks and stones can break your bones but words can never hurt you’ was wrong; words have the power to change you, haunt you, and make you see things differently. If you can appreciate the power of language, you in turn can become powerful. If you can love language and understand what it can do, it will change you, give you the means to inspire, change, and move people. Surely, the power to influence others and what they ‘think, say and do’ is the greatest power of all. However, ‘with great power comes great responsibility’, so use it wisely. After all, loving language can make you powerful! The only question asked in every Oxford interview is “What is your favourite book?
Grade 5 in GCSE English Literature and a Grade 5 in GCSE English Language.
Component 1: Poetry (30% of A-level) 2 hour exam • Section A – Poetry pre-1900 John Donne: Selected Poems • Section B: Poetry post-1900 • Philip Larkin: The Whitsun Weddings & Carol Ann Duffy: Mean Time Component 2: Drama (30% of A-level) 2 hour exam • Section A: Shakespeare - ‘King Lear’ • Section B: Drama – John Webster: The Duchess of Malfi & Tennessee Williams: A Streetcar Named Desire Component 3: Unseen Texts (20% of A-level) 2 hour exam • Section A: Unseen Prose: 1918-1939. • Section B: Unseen Poetry Component 4: Coursework (20% of A-level) • 2500-3500 word essay. On Chesil Beach: Ian McEwan compared to a prose text of your choice.
