English Literature

Course summary

Who is the course for? You will enjoy English if you have an interest in reading and discussing. You will be interested in finding out about poems, plays and novels written in different times. If you want to study subjects that are relevant to your own life and experiences and will enjoy reading independently, this is a good choice of subject. What can it lead to? English can be a good foundation for further study in the humanities and social sciences and can lead to a wide variety of careers. Opportunities include working in law, media, research and teaching. What will I Study? This qualification gives you the opportunity to study literature across the genres of prose, poetry and drama, and to read around concepts of literature and literary analysis. Year 12 Exam 1 – Shakespeare and Poetry Pre-1900 (‘Twelfth Night,’ and ‘The Merchant’s Tale’ by Chaucer)) Exam 2 – Drama and Prose (‘The History Boys,’ by Alan Bennett and ‘Nineteen Eighty-Four,’ by George Orwell) Year 13 Exam 1 – Drama and Poetry Pre 1900 Exam 2 – Comparative and Contextual Study Coursework – Literature Post 1900 One Critical Piece (1000 words) One Comparative Piece (2000 words on two linked texts) How will I be taught? Through lectures, discussion and practical activity including visits to theatres, exhibitions and museums. Course Offer Conditions Rooks Heath expects to run courses that are offered. However, courses that do not recruit to a satisfactory level may be offered at another center or withdrawn.