English Literature
St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School
Course summary
The following topics comprise the A Level: Component 1: Shakespeare, Drama and poetry pre-1900 Component 2: Close Reading in chosen topic area, Comparative and contextual study from chosen topic area Component 3: Close reading OR re-creative writing piece with commentary, Comparative essay What have students who have taken this course in the past progressed to? Most A Level students go on to enjoy a university followed by a related career, most notably in the Arts (Languages, Literature, Journalism, Writing etc.). The in depth study, interpretation and analytical skills developed on the course helps students in a wide breadth of academic fields. You will experience a variety of teaching methods and styles, but the course is delivered in the classroom where a range of teaching styles are used and rich discussions are generated and developed with teachers guiding students with expert questioning to help develop individual interpretations of the texts.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
English Language | Grade 6 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 6 in English Literature | — |
As published by the school
English Language and English Literature Grade 6.
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Assessment
Component 1: Written paper worth 60 marks, using a closed text. The exam is 2 hours and 30 minutes in length. 40% of total A Level Component 2: Written paper worth 60 marks, using a closed text. The exam is 2 hours and 30 minutes in length. 40% of total A Level Component 3: Non examined assessment/ Coursework worth 40 marks and 20% of total A Level.
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