English Literature
Course summary
At the core of all study is the human condition and what humanity truly is. We question the soul, spirit, social and political responsibility and what it is that drives us. Emotion is at the heart of each text, and students are in for a whirlwind ride as we explore tragedy, supernatural thrillers, romance, loss, heartbreak and everything in between. Year 12 Students study: > Poems of the Decade, a selection of poetry from 2001-2009; > The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde’s dark satire of 19th Century society; > Beloved by Toni Morrison, a Gothic Horror story set during the end of American Slavery; > Marlow’s Dr Faustus, a tragic tale about making a deal with the devil. Students also begin their coursework which is a 2000- 3000 word essay in which they compare two books of their choosing, one being either The Handmaid’s Tale or The Great Gatsby which we also read as a class. Year 13 Students study: > Othello, Shakespeare’s tragic play about jealousy, race, honour, and love; > A selection of Romantic Poems. Students also complete their coursework and revise all other elements of their course in preparation for their final exams.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
As published by the school
> Grade 5 or above in English Language or Literature > Hollyfield Sixth Form entry requirements minimum of five good passes at grades 4-9 at GCSE.
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Assessment
Component 1: Drama - Written examination, lasting 2 hours and 15 minutes. Section A – Shakespeare: one essay question, incorporating ideas from wider critical reading. Section B – Other Drama: one essay question. Component 2: Prose - Written examination, lasting 1 hour and 15 minutes. Students answer one comparative essay question from a choice of two on their studied theme (Supernatural). Component 3: Poetry - Written examination, lasting 2 hours and 15 minutes. Section A – Post-2000 Specified Poetry: one comparative essay question on an unseen modern poem written post-2000 and one named poem from the studied contemporary text. Section B – Specified Poetry Pre- or Post-1900 (Romanticism): one essay question. There is also the opportunity to take English Literature as an AS subject instead, and complete an EPQ in it.
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