Course information
English Literature
Michaela Community School - Brent
02087953183
North End Road, Wembley, London, HA9 0UU
Course summary

WHAT WILL I LEARN? A Level English builds on the knowledge and skills acquired at GCSE. You will learn new concepts and approaches to literature and will gain a deeper insight into the way writers craft their work. -Across the two years, you will study: -One Shakespeare play: ‘Hamlet’. -One modern drama: ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ by Tennessee Williams. -Collections of pre-1900 and post-1900 poetry. -Two prose texts: ‘Frankenstein’ by Mary Shelley and ‘Never Let Me Go’ by Kazuo Ishiguro -One modern drama: ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ by Tennessee Williams. -You will also have the opportunity to complete an independent study project. This module gives you the freedom to choose your own texts to compare, and essay questions to respond to, allowing you to pursue your own literary interests and deepen understanding of your chosen area.

Entry requirements

Applicants to the sixth form should secure on average grade 7s in 7 GCSEs, including English and Maths. Students should achieve a grade 8 in subjects that they want to study at A-level, or in related subjects for new courses.

How you'll be assessed

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? -All core texts are assessed in formal examinations. There will also be an unseen element to your poetry exam. -The Independent Study unit is assessed in a formal coursework essay.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityBrent
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed
AddressNorth End Road, Wembley, London, HA9 0UU