Course summary

If you love reading, analysing and discussing literary texts, then this course is the right one for you. If you enjoyed exploring and developing your own response to poetry, plays and novels at GCSE, then this is a chance to extend those skills with a more challenging range of texts. You will gain and develop skills such as creative, analytical thinking and confident oral and written expression. These are all skills which are valued in areas such as Law, Teaching and Lecturing, Journalism, Publishing and the Media. You will study a range of texts, from Shakespeare to the present day. Paper 1 is about how the theme of ‘Love’ is presented in Literature throughout the ages; you will study The Great Gatsby, an anthology of Love Poetry and a Shakespeare play. You will also study literature from ‘Modern Times’ which explores how modern writers (post WW2) present their perspectives on modern themes, such as gender, class and social change to name a few.

Entry requirements

Grade 6 in both English Language and English Literature at GCSE.

How you'll be assessed

80% of the course will be examined by 2 exams. 20% will be assessed through the completion of a Non-Examined Assessment (coursework).

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RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
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