Consistently one of our most popular ‘facilitating’ A Level courses, English literature allows students to experience a range of different texts across various time periods and genres. The set texts allow students to develop their passion and understanding for poetry, prose and drama as well as engaging in meaningful debates about different interpretations and critical theories. Students are given structured support and guidance with whole class discussions and activities, as well as being given the opportunity to expand their breadth and depth of knowledge through independent research and study. • Increased literacy and essay-writing abilities. • Universities appreciate that literature students can formulate and evidence an original argument. • An understanding of the issues surrounding Western canon and its relevance to contemporary society and culture. • Increased understanding of human behaviour, emotions and relationships.
Grade 5 or above in GCSE English or GCSE English Literature
Paper 1: Love through the ages Study of three texts: one poetry and one prose text, of which one must be written pre-1900, and one Shakespeare play. Examination will include two unseen poems Paper 2: Texts in Shared Contexts Modern times: Literature from 1945 to the present day Study of three texts: one prose, one poetry, and one drama, of which one must be written post-2000 Examination will include an unseen extract Non-exam assessment: Independent Critical Study: Texts across Time Comparative critical study of two texts, at least one of which must have been written pre-1900. One extended essay (2500 words) and a bibliography
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| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Moor Lane, Bramcote, Nottingham, NG9 3GA |
Consistently one of our most popular ‘facilitating’ A Level courses, English literature allows students to experience a range of different texts across various time periods and genres. The set texts allow students to develop their passion and understanding for poetry, prose and drama as well as engaging in meaningful debates about different interpretations and critical theories. Students are given structured support and guidance with whole class discussions and activities, as well as being given the opportunity to expand their breadth and depth of knowledge through independent research and study. • Increased literacy and essay-writing abilities. • Universities appreciate that literature students can formulate and evidence an original argument. • An understanding of the issues surrounding Western canon and its relevance to contemporary society and culture. • Increased understanding of human behaviour, emotions and relationships.
Grade 5 or above in GCSE English or GCSE English Literature
Paper 1: Love through the ages Study of three texts: one poetry and one prose text, of which one must be written pre-1900, and one Shakespeare play. Examination will include two unseen poems Paper 2: Texts in Shared Contexts Modern times: Literature from 1945 to the present day Study of three texts: one prose, one poetry, and one drama, of which one must be written post-2000 Examination will include an unseen extract Non-exam assessment: Independent Critical Study: Texts across Time Comparative critical study of two texts, at least one of which must have been written pre-1900. One extended essay (2500 words) and a bibliography
