There are two main strands to this English Literature A Level – Love through the Ages and the Struggle for Modern Identity. You will explore a range of texts from the Renaissance through to the 21st century. The NEA, which is worth 20% of the final mark, gives huge scope for independent reading and study. The English Literature course will give you an unrivaled opportunity to develop your interest in and enjoyment of English Literature through reading widely, critically, and independently, across centuries, genres, and genders. The specification will give you the chance to develop an informed, independent approach to reading and allow you to develop valuable analytical skills in applying key knowledge, understanding, and critical techniques when approaching any new text.
Grade 6 or above in GCSE English Literature and English Language
This course is assessed using terminal examination and Non-Examined Assessment Love through the ages: Written Exam 3 Hours 40% This paper examines students on the set Shakespeare play, set novel text, the poetry anthology, and unseen poetry, all related to the theme of love. Texts in shared contexts (World War I and its aftermath): Written Exam, 2 ½ Hours. 40% Study of three texts centered around World War I: one prose, one poetry, and one drama, plus an unseen prose extract. Independent Critical Study: Non-Examined Assessment 20% A critical essay comparing two texts of the student’s choice, one of which must be pre-1900.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Cade Street, Heathfield, TN21 8RJ |
There are two main strands to this English Literature A Level – Love through the Ages and the Struggle for Modern Identity. You will explore a range of texts from the Renaissance through to the 21st century. The NEA, which is worth 20% of the final mark, gives huge scope for independent reading and study. The English Literature course will give you an unrivaled opportunity to develop your interest in and enjoyment of English Literature through reading widely, critically, and independently, across centuries, genres, and genders. The specification will give you the chance to develop an informed, independent approach to reading and allow you to develop valuable analytical skills in applying key knowledge, understanding, and critical techniques when approaching any new text.
Grade 6 or above in GCSE English Literature and English Language
This course is assessed using terminal examination and Non-Examined Assessment Love through the ages: Written Exam 3 Hours 40% This paper examines students on the set Shakespeare play, set novel text, the poetry anthology, and unseen poetry, all related to the theme of love. Texts in shared contexts (World War I and its aftermath): Written Exam, 2 ½ Hours. 40% Study of three texts centered around World War I: one prose, one poetry, and one drama, plus an unseen prose extract. Independent Critical Study: Non-Examined Assessment 20% A critical essay comparing two texts of the student’s choice, one of which must be pre-1900.