Who is this course for? English Literature is for students who are passionate about the written word - its power to provoke change and its impact on those who read and write it. Studying English Literature at A Level provides the opportunity to become confident, autonomous readers through the exploration of a range of texts that have shaped the literary heritage. What is the course about? The course aims to inspire debate and critical thinking and empower you to think broadly about the interconnectedness of texts and how they can be interpreted through different viewpoints - from a Marxist, feminist, eco-critical or post-colonial lens. You will be looking at key themes that are very much at the heart of social debate: political and social protest writing and the exploration of tragedy. You will be studying the following set texts: Prose: The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood & The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini Drama: Othello by William Shakespeare & Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller Poetry: John Keats: selected poems & William Blake: Songs of Innocence and Experience For the coursework element students will be able to advance their knowledge of a genre or theme of their choice, drawing from a broad range of literature, critical theory and the expertise of the English department. This is an opportunity to follow your own literary interests and construct an independent critical analysis or even reproduce a text from a different angle. What can the course lead to? English Literature is a highly valued subject at university for the transferable analytical, interpretative and discursive skills you develop. Employers say that one of the most important things they look for in prospective applicants is excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as an ability to understand, interpret and respond to situations. A Level English Literature provides a solid basis for the study of word-rich degrees such as Law and History as well as the Social Sciences such as Anthropology, International Relations, Politics, Behavioural Psychology and Philosophy, not to mention careers in Business, Film, Law, Journalism, Publishing, Marketing and Communications.
GCSE Level 6+ in English Language and English Literature. All students must achieve at least 5 level 5 grades at GCSE.
Paper 1: Literary Genres (Aspects of Tragedy) Paper 2: Texts and Genres (Elements of Political and Social Protest Writing) Coursework: Theory and Independence
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Hammersmith and Fulham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | 532 Fulham Road, London, SW6 5BD |
Who is this course for? English Literature is for students who are passionate about the written word - its power to provoke change and its impact on those who read and write it. Studying English Literature at A Level provides the opportunity to become confident, autonomous readers through the exploration of a range of texts that have shaped the literary heritage. What is the course about? The course aims to inspire debate and critical thinking and empower you to think broadly about the interconnectedness of texts and how they can be interpreted through different viewpoints - from a Marxist, feminist, eco-critical or post-colonial lens. You will be looking at key themes that are very much at the heart of social debate: political and social protest writing and the exploration of tragedy. You will be studying the following set texts: Prose: The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood & The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini Drama: Othello by William Shakespeare & Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller Poetry: John Keats: selected poems & William Blake: Songs of Innocence and Experience For the coursework element students will be able to advance their knowledge of a genre or theme of their choice, drawing from a broad range of literature, critical theory and the expertise of the English department. This is an opportunity to follow your own literary interests and construct an independent critical analysis or even reproduce a text from a different angle. What can the course lead to? English Literature is a highly valued subject at university for the transferable analytical, interpretative and discursive skills you develop. Employers say that one of the most important things they look for in prospective applicants is excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as an ability to understand, interpret and respond to situations. A Level English Literature provides a solid basis for the study of word-rich degrees such as Law and History as well as the Social Sciences such as Anthropology, International Relations, Politics, Behavioural Psychology and Philosophy, not to mention careers in Business, Film, Law, Journalism, Publishing, Marketing and Communications.
GCSE Level 6+ in English Language and English Literature. All students must achieve at least 5 level 5 grades at GCSE.
Paper 1: Literary Genres (Aspects of Tragedy) Paper 2: Texts and Genres (Elements of Political and Social Protest Writing) Coursework: Theory and Independence
