What is English Literature? The aims of the Edexcel A Level English Literature course are for students to: - read widely and independently set texts and others that they have selected for themselves - engage critically and creatively with a substantial body of texts and ways of responding to them - develop and effectively apply their knowledge of literary analysis and evaluation - explore the contexts of the texts they are reading and others’ interpretations of them - undertake independent and sustained studies to deepen their appreciation and understanding of English literature, including its changing traditions.
Grade 7 in GCSE English Literature or English Language GCSE History desirable but not essential The minimum entry requirement for A Level courses is at least five GCSE passes at grade 6 or higher. In addition, some courses will have specific entry requirements.
Three exams: -Component one: drama. Open book exam (30% of total qualification) -Component two: prose. Open book exam (20% of total qualification) -Component three: poetry. Open book exam. (30% of total qualification) One non examination assessment- an extended writing assignment of 2500-3000 words. (20% of qualification)
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Westminster |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | North Wharf Road, London, W2 1QZ |
What is English Literature? The aims of the Edexcel A Level English Literature course are for students to: - read widely and independently set texts and others that they have selected for themselves - engage critically and creatively with a substantial body of texts and ways of responding to them - develop and effectively apply their knowledge of literary analysis and evaluation - explore the contexts of the texts they are reading and others’ interpretations of them - undertake independent and sustained studies to deepen their appreciation and understanding of English literature, including its changing traditions.
Grade 7 in GCSE English Literature or English Language GCSE History desirable but not essential The minimum entry requirement for A Level courses is at least five GCSE passes at grade 6 or higher. In addition, some courses will have specific entry requirements.
Three exams: -Component one: drama. Open book exam (30% of total qualification) -Component two: prose. Open book exam (20% of total qualification) -Component three: poetry. Open book exam. (30% of total qualification) One non examination assessment- an extended writing assignment of 2500-3000 words. (20% of qualification)
