Students considering English Literature as an A level choice will have already studied English Literature as a very challenging GCSE. During this process they will have shown an abiding interest in Literature both in and out of the classroom that has translated into a successful grade. A level English literature includes the study and analysis of literary texts of different genres, forms and periods. During A level study, you will learn about Drama, Poety and Prose. You will cover a range of texts from English literature, including Shakespeare, as well as more modern British and American writers. A range of teaching and learning approaches will be used. Students will be required to work productively in groups, present ideas to audiences of their peers and write regular short and long responses.
4 in English Language and 5 in English Literature
During the two year course, you will study a wide body of challenging English literature. Assessment comes from two examinations worth 80% of your grade, and two non-examination assessments worth 20% of your final grade. Paper 1 will focus on Shakespeare texts, and Paper 2 will focus on one post-2000 prose text, one poem, and one pre-1900 text, as well as an unseen passage. For the non-exam assessments, you will study one poem and one prose text and write two essays between 1250-1500 words.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Knightsbridge, Great North Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 2JH |
Students considering English Literature as an A level choice will have already studied English Literature as a very challenging GCSE. During this process they will have shown an abiding interest in Literature both in and out of the classroom that has translated into a successful grade. A level English literature includes the study and analysis of literary texts of different genres, forms and periods. During A level study, you will learn about Drama, Poety and Prose. You will cover a range of texts from English literature, including Shakespeare, as well as more modern British and American writers. A range of teaching and learning approaches will be used. Students will be required to work productively in groups, present ideas to audiences of their peers and write regular short and long responses.
4 in English Language and 5 in English Literature
During the two year course, you will study a wide body of challenging English literature. Assessment comes from two examinations worth 80% of your grade, and two non-examination assessments worth 20% of your final grade. Paper 1 will focus on Shakespeare texts, and Paper 2 will focus on one post-2000 prose text, one poem, and one pre-1900 text, as well as an unseen passage. For the non-exam assessments, you will study one poem and one prose text and write two essays between 1250-1500 words.