This is a varied and demanding course that prepares students for undergraduate study in either Literature, the Arts, law, journalism, or the media. The overriding principles of the specification are the primacy of the written word and the importance of the Western literary canon, and there is a correspondingly serious emphasis placed upon reading, literary analysis, the awareness of different critical schools, and the centrality of private research: we expect all our Literature students to read widely, to plan and submit polished and professional written work, and to participate in class debate. As part of this course, the texts listed below are studied. Additional materials such as specification highlights, support packs, critical reading, and the Sixth Form English Guide are provided at the start of the academic year. Year 12 set texts: • Poems of the Decade: An Anthology of the Forward Books of Poetry 2002-11 (a selection of 20 poems are studied for the examination) • Frankenstein • The Handmaid’s Tale • Dr Faustus Year 13 set texts: Revision of the above, with the addition of: • Hamlet • Donne: Selected Poems • Two coursework texts: based on a taught module entitled ‘War of the Words’, but leading to the selection of two texts by the individual student (with support from the English Dept. and the Edexcel Coursework Advisory Service)
A GCSE points score of at least 50. Grade 4 or higher in both English Language and Mathematics. 6 in English Literature and Language
Component 1: Drama. Externally assessed. Written examination, lasting 2 hours and 15 minutes. Open book – clean copies of the drama texts can be taken into the examination. The Critical Anthology must not be taken into the examination. A total of 60 marks are available – 35 marks for Section A and 25 marks for Section B. Two sections: students answer one question from a choice of two on their studied text for both Section A and Section B. 30% of the total qualification. Component 2: Prose. Externally assessed. Written examination, lasting 1 hour 15 mins. Open book – clean copies of the prose texts can be taken into the examination. A total of 40 marks are available. 20% of the total qualification. Component 3: Poetry. Externally assessed. Written examination, lasting 2 hours and 15 minutes. Open book – clean copies of the poetry texts can be taken into the examination. A total of 60 marks are available – 30 marks for Section A and 30 marks for Section B. 30% of the total qualification. Coursework. Internally assessed, externally moderated. One extended comparative essay referring to two texts. The advisory total word count is 2500–3000 words. A total of 60 marks are available. 20% of the total qualification.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | Langton Lane, Nackington Road, Canterbury, CT4 7AS |
This is a varied and demanding course that prepares students for undergraduate study in either Literature, the Arts, law, journalism, or the media. The overriding principles of the specification are the primacy of the written word and the importance of the Western literary canon, and there is a correspondingly serious emphasis placed upon reading, literary analysis, the awareness of different critical schools, and the centrality of private research: we expect all our Literature students to read widely, to plan and submit polished and professional written work, and to participate in class debate. As part of this course, the texts listed below are studied. Additional materials such as specification highlights, support packs, critical reading, and the Sixth Form English Guide are provided at the start of the academic year. Year 12 set texts: • Poems of the Decade: An Anthology of the Forward Books of Poetry 2002-11 (a selection of 20 poems are studied for the examination) • Frankenstein • The Handmaid’s Tale • Dr Faustus Year 13 set texts: Revision of the above, with the addition of: • Hamlet • Donne: Selected Poems • Two coursework texts: based on a taught module entitled ‘War of the Words’, but leading to the selection of two texts by the individual student (with support from the English Dept. and the Edexcel Coursework Advisory Service)
A GCSE points score of at least 50. Grade 4 or higher in both English Language and Mathematics. 6 in English Literature and Language
Component 1: Drama. Externally assessed. Written examination, lasting 2 hours and 15 minutes. Open book – clean copies of the drama texts can be taken into the examination. The Critical Anthology must not be taken into the examination. A total of 60 marks are available – 35 marks for Section A and 25 marks for Section B. Two sections: students answer one question from a choice of two on their studied text for both Section A and Section B. 30% of the total qualification. Component 2: Prose. Externally assessed. Written examination, lasting 1 hour 15 mins. Open book – clean copies of the prose texts can be taken into the examination. A total of 40 marks are available. 20% of the total qualification. Component 3: Poetry. Externally assessed. Written examination, lasting 2 hours and 15 minutes. Open book – clean copies of the poetry texts can be taken into the examination. A total of 60 marks are available – 30 marks for Section A and 30 marks for Section B. 30% of the total qualification. Coursework. Internally assessed, externally moderated. One extended comparative essay referring to two texts. The advisory total word count is 2500–3000 words. A total of 60 marks are available. 20% of the total qualification.