It is expected that any student who is considering taking English Literature to A level has a genuine enjoyment of reading. In studying literature from within and outside the UK, and by analysing and responding to themes, topics and characters, it is hoped that students will become aware of cultural and moral issues as they affect others and themselves. What will I be studying on the course? This course is purely literature based. The department follows the Edexcel board. There are three external examinations, one covering Drama, one Poetry and one Prose. You will study two plays, including one Shakespeare play, two prose texts and two poetry collections. There is also a coursework section, for which you will study two linked texts and write an extended comparative essay. What will I be doing in lessons? Some reading in class will be done, although most of this will be done by you at home in order to maximize discussion time in class. There will be a mixture of group discussion, pair or small group work and individual work in class, with all activities based around the texts you study and designed to develop your enjoyment and understanding of them. Some writing tasks will be done in class but many will be done at home, again to maximize the time you get as a class to discuss the texts.
You will need to obtain at least a grade 6 in English Literature and English Language at GCSE level.
The external examination is worth 80% of the total marks at A level, and the coursework is worth 20%.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Slough |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Reddington Drive, Langley, SL3 7QS |
It is expected that any student who is considering taking English Literature to A level has a genuine enjoyment of reading. In studying literature from within and outside the UK, and by analysing and responding to themes, topics and characters, it is hoped that students will become aware of cultural and moral issues as they affect others and themselves. What will I be studying on the course? This course is purely literature based. The department follows the Edexcel board. There are three external examinations, one covering Drama, one Poetry and one Prose. You will study two plays, including one Shakespeare play, two prose texts and two poetry collections. There is also a coursework section, for which you will study two linked texts and write an extended comparative essay. What will I be doing in lessons? Some reading in class will be done, although most of this will be done by you at home in order to maximize discussion time in class. There will be a mixture of group discussion, pair or small group work and individual work in class, with all activities based around the texts you study and designed to develop your enjoyment and understanding of them. Some writing tasks will be done in class but many will be done at home, again to maximize the time you get as a class to discuss the texts.
You will need to obtain at least a grade 6 in English Literature and English Language at GCSE level.
The external examination is worth 80% of the total marks at A level, and the coursework is worth 20%.
