"Drama: students study one modern dramatic tragedy (A Streetcar Named Desire), as well as a Shakespearean tragedy (Othello) alongside critical essays from an anthology related to their selected Shakespeare play. Poetry: students study a selection of contemporary poetry from a post-2000 anthology Poems of A Decade, and a range of pre-21st century poetry from a range of poets in the anthology Victorian Verse. Prose: students study two novels on the chosen theme of the ‘Supernatural’, covering The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde and Beloved by Toni Morrison. English Literature is a widely recognised as an academic subject and complements other areas of study at A level. The analytical writing and research skills you acquire through this course are valued by employers; English Literature is a “facilitating” A level when applying to top universities and is useful for careers such as journalism, teaching, public relations, advertising and research. Studying Literature gives you the opportunity to read into different cultures and perspectives, appreciating how literature is reflective of key historical, social, psychological and cultural touchstones."
Students entering the Sixth Form should have a minimum of 5 x grade 5+ at GCSE. If students do not possess at least a grade 5 in English and / or Maths they will be expected to study for these qualifications as part of their post-16 course selection. additional entry criteria: 5+ and a 6+ from English Language and English Literature, Average Point Score of 5.5+
"study of The Bloody Chamber and Other Tales by Angela Carter plus another text of students’ choice linked by theme, producing a 2500-3000 word comparative essay. Students will be assessed on varying texts in exam conditions throughout the two year course. At the end of Year 13 students will be assessed in public linear exams on: a 2h15m drama exam (30% of A-Level grade), a 2h15m exam on poetry (30% of A-Level grade) and a 1h 15 minutes prose exam (20% of A-Level grade). The coursework represents 20% of the final A-Level grade."
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Hounslow |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Lampton Avenue, Hounslow, TW3 4EP |
"Drama: students study one modern dramatic tragedy (A Streetcar Named Desire), as well as a Shakespearean tragedy (Othello) alongside critical essays from an anthology related to their selected Shakespeare play. Poetry: students study a selection of contemporary poetry from a post-2000 anthology Poems of A Decade, and a range of pre-21st century poetry from a range of poets in the anthology Victorian Verse. Prose: students study two novels on the chosen theme of the ‘Supernatural’, covering The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde and Beloved by Toni Morrison. English Literature is a widely recognised as an academic subject and complements other areas of study at A level. The analytical writing and research skills you acquire through this course are valued by employers; English Literature is a “facilitating” A level when applying to top universities and is useful for careers such as journalism, teaching, public relations, advertising and research. Studying Literature gives you the opportunity to read into different cultures and perspectives, appreciating how literature is reflective of key historical, social, psychological and cultural touchstones."
Students entering the Sixth Form should have a minimum of 5 x grade 5+ at GCSE. If students do not possess at least a grade 5 in English and / or Maths they will be expected to study for these qualifications as part of their post-16 course selection. additional entry criteria: 5+ and a 6+ from English Language and English Literature, Average Point Score of 5.5+
"study of The Bloody Chamber and Other Tales by Angela Carter plus another text of students’ choice linked by theme, producing a 2500-3000 word comparative essay. Students will be assessed on varying texts in exam conditions throughout the two year course. At the end of Year 13 students will be assessed in public linear exams on: a 2h15m drama exam (30% of A-Level grade), a 2h15m exam on poetry (30% of A-Level grade) and a 1h 15 minutes prose exam (20% of A-Level grade). The coursework represents 20% of the final A-Level grade."
