English Literature
Course summary
Over the two years, students will study at least eight texts in each of the genres of poetry, prose and drama. Of the eight texts studied, at least three will be published before 1900 and include a play by Shakespeare. At least one of the text studied will have been published post-2000. In the poetry exam, students will be required to analyse an unseen text.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 7 gcse qualifications at grade 5.0 or above | — |
History | Grade 6 in History | — |
Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics) Alternative route | Grade 6 in Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics) | — |
English Language | Grade 6 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 6 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
Students require a minimum of a grade 5 in 7 different subjects at GCSE (or equivalent), including grade 6s in English (Literature and Language) and grade 5 in Mathematics, with at least a grade 6 in another related subject. A minimum of seven grade 5s in full course GCSE subjects. Must obtain at least a grade 6 at GCSE in a relevant subject for the subjects being considered for A Level. Must have achieved grade 5 in English and Mathematics GCSE. A Level Mathematics requires a grade 7 at GCSE.
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Assessment
Method of Assessment: Examination – 80%, Coursework 20% Units Studied: UNIT 1: Drama (30%) In depth study of Drama conventions and presentation across time. Texts: Othello by William Shakespeare. A Streetcar Named Desire by Tenessee Williams. Assessment: 2hr15 Exam - Open book. In Section A: Shakespeare Pupils answer 1 question from a choice of 2 on their chosen play and a range of critical reading. In Section B: Other Drama Pupils answer 1 question from a choice of 2 on their text. UNIT 2: Prose (20%) Pre 1900 Prose Fiction – in depth study of two texts. Texts: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. The Lonely Londoners by Sam Selvon Assessment: 1hr15 exam - Open book. Pupils write one comparative essay from a choice of 2 along a chosen theme. UNIT 3: Poetry (30%) Post 2000 Anthology of specified poetry, including a specific focus on ‘The Romantics’. Texts: The Wife of Bath Prologue and Tale By Geoffrey Chaucer. Poems of the Decade by a selection of contemporary poets. Assessment: 2hr15 Exam - Open book. Section A: Post-2000 Specified Poetry: Pupils write 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 Post1900: Pupils write one essay on the Wife of Bath Prologue and Tale. UNIT 4 – Independent Study (20%) Students choose 2 texts for a comparative essay of 2500-3000 words. Assessment: Pupils write one comparative essay of two texts studied. 2500-3000 words.
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