English Literature at AS and A2 levels allows students to indulge their love of reading and explore the intellectual thoughts, ideas, and views of some of the most inspiring and entertaining writers ever. The study of Literature also enables students to see what makes us tick as human beings, exploring “the human condition” whilst exploring other times, periods, cultures – even other worlds! The course will develop the skills of close analysis, exploring contextual influences, and developing explanations, independent ideas, and arguments. It provides students with the opportunity to acquire many skills which will be of use to them in Higher Education, or indeed, all types of employment. English Literature is a highly academic, prestigious subject; if you’re an intelligent and perceptive reader. WHAT WILL I STUDY? There will be a range of texts studied within the course of A Level, for example; - Modern Poetry Anthology (various) - Frankenstein (Shelley) - The Handmaid’s Tale (Atwood) - A Streetcar Named Desire (Williams) - Othello (Shakespeare) - Romanticist Poetry (various)
Minimum of five grade 5 – 9 GCSE’s (this should include Maths and English). We will take into account BTEC courses and GCSE results. You must show evidence of a good GCSE pass in English Language (grade 6 and above) and Literature (grade 6 and above). Candidates need to have a hungry and inquiring mind, enjoy reading, write in an academic style and develop their own voice. Literature is a subject that rewards individuality of thought and interpretation. You’ll need to express your thoughts and your opinions. We need individual minds and active participants in an A Level English classroom.
Students will be asked to explore the ways in which writers communicate ideas in prose, plays and poems. They will complete contexts affect interpretation as well as exploring different readings of texts. Students also produce a comparative analysis of two contemporary poems.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Ashdale Road, Consett, DH8 6LZ |
English Literature at AS and A2 levels allows students to indulge their love of reading and explore the intellectual thoughts, ideas, and views of some of the most inspiring and entertaining writers ever. The study of Literature also enables students to see what makes us tick as human beings, exploring “the human condition” whilst exploring other times, periods, cultures – even other worlds! The course will develop the skills of close analysis, exploring contextual influences, and developing explanations, independent ideas, and arguments. It provides students with the opportunity to acquire many skills which will be of use to them in Higher Education, or indeed, all types of employment. English Literature is a highly academic, prestigious subject; if you’re an intelligent and perceptive reader. WHAT WILL I STUDY? There will be a range of texts studied within the course of A Level, for example; - Modern Poetry Anthology (various) - Frankenstein (Shelley) - The Handmaid’s Tale (Atwood) - A Streetcar Named Desire (Williams) - Othello (Shakespeare) - Romanticist Poetry (various)
Minimum of five grade 5 – 9 GCSE’s (this should include Maths and English). We will take into account BTEC courses and GCSE results. You must show evidence of a good GCSE pass in English Language (grade 6 and above) and Literature (grade 6 and above). Candidates need to have a hungry and inquiring mind, enjoy reading, write in an academic style and develop their own voice. Literature is a subject that rewards individuality of thought and interpretation. You’ll need to express your thoughts and your opinions. We need individual minds and active participants in an A Level English classroom.
Students will be asked to explore the ways in which writers communicate ideas in prose, plays and poems. They will complete contexts affect interpretation as well as exploring different readings of texts. Students also produce a comparative analysis of two contemporary poems.