Who is this course for? This course will suit students who enjoy reading widely from different types of fiction including novels, poetry and plays. It naturally complements other arts and humanities subjects and is particularly suited to students wishing to pursue careers in the arts, the media, business, education, law or any other field in which communication and analytical skills are important. An English A Level would also be an asset to a maths or science student, as many universities look for a wide range of skills and so English literature would demonstrate the versatility that they are looking for. What you'll learn: In Year 12, students work on one of the exam units: - Comparative and Contextual Study, and the Coursework unit: Literature post-1900. For the exam unit, students study The Gothic, comparing Bram Stoker’s Dracula and Angela Carter’s The Bloody Chamber and other stories, and also engaging in the close analysis of extracts from a wide range of Gothic literature. An understanding of context is integral to this unit, which means students will also explore a range of social and political issues such as gender,sexuality and the supernatural. For the coursework, students compare A Streetcar Named Desire and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, and analyse a poem by Carol Ann Duffy which enables students to acquire essential independent learning skills and develop their ability to construct a convincing argument. In Year 13, students work on the second exam unit: Drama and Poetry pre-1900, studying Shakespeare’s The Tempest and comparing Webster’s The Duchess of Malfi with Milton’s Paradise Lost Bks 9 and 10. While studying these texts, students continue to develop their understanding of social and political issues, such as democracy and tyranny. During Year 13, they will also continue their focus on the Gothic exam unit, gradually perfecting their detailed understanding of all of the texts in preparation for the final exams at the end of Year 13. This form of study requires excellent organisational and revision skills as the final exams will include material first covered at the start of Year 12. What subjects this goes well with: Psychology, History, Geography, Economics, Drama, Sociology and Business Studies How you'll learn: Classroom based learning What you can do next: A-Level English Literature is a facilitating subject and, as such, is well regarded by all higher education establishments, no matter what degree course you are applying for. This is because it shows you can analyse in great detail, express your ideas articulately, review texts critically and cope with a highly academic subject. As the ultimate all round subject, English Literature will open doors to the widest possible range of future pathways. Possible careers: Journalism, Publishing, Teaching, Advertising, Law, Social Work, Counselling, Human Resources/Training, Public Administration, Media/Broadcasting…..actually, the list is endless. How to prepare for this course: The best activity you can do to prepare for the course is to read. You might wish to read around the genre or period of the texts on this course, for example, reading Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof to get a feel for Williams’ style as an American playwright. Think about the context and any possible key messages you consider as you read – active, critical thinking about the literature you read will set you up well for this course.
The exciting linear course is made up of three separate components: two that are for final exam (40% each) at the end of Year 13, and one coursework (20%).
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Barking and Dagenham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Parsloes Avenue, Dagenham, RM9 5QT |
Who is this course for? This course will suit students who enjoy reading widely from different types of fiction including novels, poetry and plays. It naturally complements other arts and humanities subjects and is particularly suited to students wishing to pursue careers in the arts, the media, business, education, law or any other field in which communication and analytical skills are important. An English A Level would also be an asset to a maths or science student, as many universities look for a wide range of skills and so English literature would demonstrate the versatility that they are looking for. What you'll learn: In Year 12, students work on one of the exam units: - Comparative and Contextual Study, and the Coursework unit: Literature post-1900. For the exam unit, students study The Gothic, comparing Bram Stoker’s Dracula and Angela Carter’s The Bloody Chamber and other stories, and also engaging in the close analysis of extracts from a wide range of Gothic literature. An understanding of context is integral to this unit, which means students will also explore a range of social and political issues such as gender,sexuality and the supernatural. For the coursework, students compare A Streetcar Named Desire and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, and analyse a poem by Carol Ann Duffy which enables students to acquire essential independent learning skills and develop their ability to construct a convincing argument. In Year 13, students work on the second exam unit: Drama and Poetry pre-1900, studying Shakespeare’s The Tempest and comparing Webster’s The Duchess of Malfi with Milton’s Paradise Lost Bks 9 and 10. While studying these texts, students continue to develop their understanding of social and political issues, such as democracy and tyranny. During Year 13, they will also continue their focus on the Gothic exam unit, gradually perfecting their detailed understanding of all of the texts in preparation for the final exams at the end of Year 13. This form of study requires excellent organisational and revision skills as the final exams will include material first covered at the start of Year 12. What subjects this goes well with: Psychology, History, Geography, Economics, Drama, Sociology and Business Studies How you'll learn: Classroom based learning What you can do next: A-Level English Literature is a facilitating subject and, as such, is well regarded by all higher education establishments, no matter what degree course you are applying for. This is because it shows you can analyse in great detail, express your ideas articulately, review texts critically and cope with a highly academic subject. As the ultimate all round subject, English Literature will open doors to the widest possible range of future pathways. Possible careers: Journalism, Publishing, Teaching, Advertising, Law, Social Work, Counselling, Human Resources/Training, Public Administration, Media/Broadcasting…..actually, the list is endless. How to prepare for this course: The best activity you can do to prepare for the course is to read. You might wish to read around the genre or period of the texts on this course, for example, reading Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof to get a feel for Williams’ style as an American playwright. Think about the context and any possible key messages you consider as you read – active, critical thinking about the literature you read will set you up well for this course.
The exciting linear course is made up of three separate components: two that are for final exam (40% each) at the end of Year 13, and one coursework (20%).
