The course is designed around a distinct philosophy, which centers on different ways of reading and the connections that exist between texts within a literary genre. In this way, students can gain a solid understanding of how texts can be connected and how they can be interpreted in multiple ways so that students can arrive at their interpretations and become confident autonomous readers. Students are then not only equipped with the knowledge and skills needed for exams, but also experience a rich, challenging, and coherent approach to English literature that provides an excellent basis for further study in the subject. Students sit two examination papers of equal weighting. For the first paper, ‘Aspects of Tragedy’ students study texts through the lens of tragedy. Currently, these include: • Othello by William Shakespeare • Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller, • Poetry of John Keats The second paper, ’Elements of Social and Political Protests’ is a study through the lens of social and political protest which currently includes: • The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Attwood • The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini • Songs of Innocence and Experience by William Blake. In the second paper, Advanced Level students also respond to an unseen text that is connected to social and political protest. The final component of the Non-Exam Assessment: ‘Theory and Independence’ is a chance for students to explore aspects of a chosen prose and poetry text through the lens of different critical ideas and to engage with the notion that meanings in literature are not fixed and are influenced by many external factors that may be brought to bear on texts. We seek opportunities to see texts in performance or, where these are not available, offer trips to see related productions to texts being studied. There are also opportunities for students to attend University and study days and online lectures and there is a sixth form book club. Students who wish to study English Literature at university will need an English Literature A Level. Routes from here include a scriptwriter, copywriter, journalist, playwright, English teacher, author, for example. English Literature is also considered for courses in Law as it is a facilitating subject.
You will need 5 GCSE’s Grade 5 or above including English and Maths. 6 in English Literature.
We follow the AQA English Literature Specification B for Advanced Level, which is linear in structure with students sitting all examinations at the end of the Advanced Level course. In addition, students are assessed via two pieces of Non-Examination Assessment.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Drayton Road, Banbury, OX16 0UD |
The course is designed around a distinct philosophy, which centers on different ways of reading and the connections that exist between texts within a literary genre. In this way, students can gain a solid understanding of how texts can be connected and how they can be interpreted in multiple ways so that students can arrive at their interpretations and become confident autonomous readers. Students are then not only equipped with the knowledge and skills needed for exams, but also experience a rich, challenging, and coherent approach to English literature that provides an excellent basis for further study in the subject. Students sit two examination papers of equal weighting. For the first paper, ‘Aspects of Tragedy’ students study texts through the lens of tragedy. Currently, these include: • Othello by William Shakespeare • Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller, • Poetry of John Keats The second paper, ’Elements of Social and Political Protests’ is a study through the lens of social and political protest which currently includes: • The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Attwood • The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini • Songs of Innocence and Experience by William Blake. In the second paper, Advanced Level students also respond to an unseen text that is connected to social and political protest. The final component of the Non-Exam Assessment: ‘Theory and Independence’ is a chance for students to explore aspects of a chosen prose and poetry text through the lens of different critical ideas and to engage with the notion that meanings in literature are not fixed and are influenced by many external factors that may be brought to bear on texts. We seek opportunities to see texts in performance or, where these are not available, offer trips to see related productions to texts being studied. There are also opportunities for students to attend University and study days and online lectures and there is a sixth form book club. Students who wish to study English Literature at university will need an English Literature A Level. Routes from here include a scriptwriter, copywriter, journalist, playwright, English teacher, author, for example. English Literature is also considered for courses in Law as it is a facilitating subject.
You will need 5 GCSE’s Grade 5 or above including English and Maths. 6 in English Literature.
We follow the AQA English Literature Specification B for Advanced Level, which is linear in structure with students sitting all examinations at the end of the Advanced Level course. In addition, students are assessed via two pieces of Non-Examination Assessment.