Course information
English Literature
Aldridge School - A Science College - Walsall
01922743988
Tynings Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0BG
Course summary

Students study the genres of tragedy and crime writing across the two-year course. Forms studied are poetry, drama and prose fiction and examples include a collection of Victorian poetry, a Shakespeare play, a modern play and modern novels.

Entry requirements

Grade 6 in English Language or English Literature

How you'll be assessed

Two exams, one of 2½ hours and another of 3 hours Paper 1A: Aspects of tragedy Paper 2A: Elements of crime writing 80% of qualification Controlled Assessments/NEA: Two pieces of independent work on texts selected by the students (one poetry and one prose), explored using a critical anthology featuring a range of critical approaches (feminist, Marxist, post-colonial, narrative, eco-critical).

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWalsall
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressTynings Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0BG