English literature follows a contemporary approach to Literature which subscribes to the ‘Death of the Author ’ theory and is interested in individual responses to the texts that individuals read and experience. The specification welcomes quirky and independent interpretations of canonical and modern texts, and the coursework unit allows students the opportunity to make their own independent choices of texts to explore. In particular, two specific genres will be studied: Aspects of Tragedy, a traditional literary genre that focuses on the dangers of pride and ambition through flawed characters, and Elements of Crime Writing: a modern and popularist genre that focuses on the elements of crime writing employed by writers to question the natures of innocence and criminality. Students of English Literature are open to a wide variety of careers including Law, Journalism, Marketing and Academia.
6 or above in English Literature To study at Beauchamp City Sixth Form, students are required to achieve six grade 5s, including at least a grade 5 in English Language or Literature as well as a grade 5 in Maths.
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| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Leicester |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | 1 South Albion Street, Leicester, LE1 6JL |
English literature follows a contemporary approach to Literature which subscribes to the ‘Death of the Author ’ theory and is interested in individual responses to the texts that individuals read and experience. The specification welcomes quirky and independent interpretations of canonical and modern texts, and the coursework unit allows students the opportunity to make their own independent choices of texts to explore. In particular, two specific genres will be studied: Aspects of Tragedy, a traditional literary genre that focuses on the dangers of pride and ambition through flawed characters, and Elements of Crime Writing: a modern and popularist genre that focuses on the elements of crime writing employed by writers to question the natures of innocence and criminality. Students of English Literature are open to a wide variety of careers including Law, Journalism, Marketing and Academia.
6 or above in English Literature To study at Beauchamp City Sixth Form, students are required to achieve six grade 5s, including at least a grade 5 in English Language or Literature as well as a grade 5 in Maths.