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 text 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 examined element of the course, students will be required to analyse an unseen text. Students sit examinations in their A Level courses at the end of Year 13. All students will take internal end of year examinations at the end of year 12 to determine suitability to continue with the subject in Year 13. Students who do not meet the required pass grade in the Year 12 end of year examinations will not be permitted to progress into Year 13.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 7 gcse qualifications at grade 5.0 or above | — |
English Language | Grade 6 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 6 in English Literature | — |
As published by the school
• A minimum of seven grade 5s in full course GCSE subjects. No vocational subjects allowed. • Students will need a combination of at least grade 6 in English Language and English Literature
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Assessment
1. Drama: 2 hour 15 minute Open book Exam (30%) Section A: Shakespeare: Students answer one question from a choice of two on their chosen play and a range of critical reading. Section B: Other Drama: Students answer one question from a choice of two on their text. 2. Prose: 1 hour Open book Exam (20%) Students write one comparative essay from a choice of two along a chosen theme. 3. Poetry: 2 hour 15 minute Open book Exam (30%) Section A: Post-2000 Specified Poetry: Students 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 Post-1900: Students write one essay question on poems studied. 4. Coursework: Students write one comparative essay of two texts studied. 2500-3000 words (20%)
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