English Literature is a popular and challenging subject. It seeks to develop effective communication skills, independent thinking, an analytical approach and encourages a sensitive and humane outlook. Students are required to read texts in a variety of ways and respond critically and creatively; identify and consider how attitudes and values are expressed in texts and draw on their understanding of different interpretations when responding to texts. We study a range of different texts from the genres of poetry, prose and drama.
Grade 6 in English Literature and a grade 5 in English Language The minimum academic requirements for entry to the Sixth Form are: • 5 higher grade passes (grades 4-9) including English Language and Maths. • To study a subject at A level we require a grade 6 in that subject or a similar subject for A level subjects which are not currently studied at GCSE.
Unit 1: Drama 2 hour 15 minute exam 30% Unit 2: Prose 1 hour 15 minute exam 20% Unit 3: Poetry 2 hour 15 minute exam 30% NEA Extended essay (3000 words) 20%
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Nottingham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Beechdale Road, Aspley, Nottingham, NG8 3EZ |
English Literature is a popular and challenging subject. It seeks to develop effective communication skills, independent thinking, an analytical approach and encourages a sensitive and humane outlook. Students are required to read texts in a variety of ways and respond critically and creatively; identify and consider how attitudes and values are expressed in texts and draw on their understanding of different interpretations when responding to texts. We study a range of different texts from the genres of poetry, prose and drama.
Grade 6 in English Literature and a grade 5 in English Language The minimum academic requirements for entry to the Sixth Form are: • 5 higher grade passes (grades 4-9) including English Language and Maths. • To study a subject at A level we require a grade 6 in that subject or a similar subject for A level subjects which are not currently studied at GCSE.
Unit 1: Drama 2 hour 15 minute exam 30% Unit 2: Prose 1 hour 15 minute exam 20% Unit 3: Poetry 2 hour 15 minute exam 30% NEA Extended essay (3000 words) 20%
