This course enables learners to develop their interest in and enjoyment of literature and literary studies as they read widely and independently both set texts and others that they have selected for themselves. Students will engage creatively with a substantial body of texts and ways of responding to them; develop and effectively apply their knowledge of literary analysis and evaluation in their own creative writing; and explore the contexts of the texts they are reading and others’ interpretations of them.
GCSE Literature and/or Language - Grade 6 or above.
Paper 1: Shakespeare and Poetry Pre-1900 - 2.5hrs, 60 marks (40%) Paper 2: Comparative and Contextual Study - 2.5hrs, 60 marks (40%) Coursework: Literature Post-1900 - 40 marks (20%) A close reading essay or a recreative writing piece with commentary, plus a comparative essay with a focus on two literary texts from the following topic options: • American Literature 1880–1940 • The Gothic • Dystopia • Women in Literature • The Immigrant Experience
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Abenhall Road, Mitcheldean, GL17 0DU |
This course enables learners to develop their interest in and enjoyment of literature and literary studies as they read widely and independently both set texts and others that they have selected for themselves. Students will engage creatively with a substantial body of texts and ways of responding to them; develop and effectively apply their knowledge of literary analysis and evaluation in their own creative writing; and explore the contexts of the texts they are reading and others’ interpretations of them.
GCSE Literature and/or Language - Grade 6 or above.
Paper 1: Shakespeare and Poetry Pre-1900 - 2.5hrs, 60 marks (40%) Paper 2: Comparative and Contextual Study - 2.5hrs, 60 marks (40%) Coursework: Literature Post-1900 - 40 marks (20%) A close reading essay or a recreative writing piece with commentary, plus a comparative essay with a focus on two literary texts from the following topic options: • American Literature 1880–1940 • The Gothic • Dystopia • Women in Literature • The Immigrant Experience