English Literature
Course summary
Year 12 Love through the Ages Study of one prose text (The Great Gatsby), one Shakespeare play (Othello) and one AQA Anthology of Love Poetry through the Ages (Pre-1900). Year 13 1. Love through the Ages. 2. Texts in Shared Contexts - WW1 and its Aftermath (Regeneration by Pat Barker; Up the Line to Death Poetry Anthology; The Wipers Times Hislop & Newman) 3. Non-Examination Assessment (Coursework): Texts across Time.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 6 gcse qualifications at grade 5.0 or above | — |
English Language | Grade 6 in English Language | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 6 in English Literature | — |
As published by the school
To study A levels at QPCS you have to achieve at least six GCSE grades 5 - 9. Grade 6 in English Literature and/or English Language
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Assessment
Paper 1: Love Through the Ages - 3 hours Section A: Shakespeare Write about a passage from Othello (extract on paper) and relate the extract to the wider play. Section B: Respond to two unseen poems. Section C: Compare prose (The Great Gatsby) to poetry AQA Anthology of Love Poetry through the Ages (Pre-1900) 40% of A level. Paper 2: Texts in Shared Contexts - WW1 and its Aftermath: 2hrs 30mins open book Section A: Respond to one question on a core set text. Section B: Answer one compulsory question on an unseen literary prose extract and one question comparing two texts studied. 40% of A level Non-Examination Assessment A comparative critical study of two texts in the form of an extended essay. 20% of A level.
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