English Literature
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
Course summary
The A-Level Literature course is suitable for keen and dedicated readers and at the heart of this specification lies the need for students to study a broad range of literature from different times and by a range of authors. The course encourages students to develop interest in and enjoyment of English Literature through wider reading and the development of critical and analytical skills. English Literature is a challenging course that requires students to possess a genuine passion for reading and interpreting a broad range of texts. It requires dedication and discipline. Students are expected to conduct a large amount of independent reading, and are required to produce lengthy pieces of written work on a weekly basis. The course is designed to be as engaging for students as possible. However, students will require the perseverance to tackle complex texts and ideas, as well as the articulacy to express their interpretations in class discussions and essays.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 5.0 or above | — |
As published by the school
Five GCSEs, Grades 9 – 5, including Mathematics and English Grade 6 in either GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature.
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Assessment
In each of the examinations, students will be assessed on the following criteria: AO1: Articulate informed, personal and creative responses to literary texts, using associated concepts and terminology and coherent, accurate written expression. AO2: Analyze ways in which meanings are shaped in literary texts. AO3: Demonstrate understanding of the significance and influence of the contexts in which literary texts are written and received. AO4: Explore connections across literary texts. AO5: Explore literary texts informed by different interpretations PAPER 1: Drama and Poetry pre-1900 (40% A Level) Section A: Shakespeare (30 marks) Passage-based question followed by an essay on The Tempest Section B: Comparing Texts (30 marks) Essay linking A Doll’s House with selected poems by Christina Rossetti PAPER 2: Comparative and Contextual Study (40% A Level) Section A: Unseen prose (30 marks) Critical reading of an unseen piece of dystopian prose Section B: Comparing Texts (30 marks) Essay linking The Handmaid’s Tale with A Clockwork Orange. First Coursework Essay: Close reading of a poem (7.5% A Level) An essay that closely and critically analyses a poem. (1000 words and 15 marks).
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