English Literature

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.