Everything that has ever been written in poetry, prose or drama is a record of the thoughts and ideas which people have had through the ages. By taking English Literature, you will be studying the history of what people have thought and felt. This subject considers how and why writers make the choices they do, so that readers respond to the messages in their texts; this involves analysing the structure and language but also involves thinking about the contexts surrounding the production of the texts. During the two years you will study a range of texts, from Ian McEwan’s novel Atonement, to Shakespeare’s King Lear and Arthur Miller’s play Death of a Salesman. The exam components of the course are centred on genre: tragedy and crime writing. This means that we look at the texts through the lens of these genres as a means of exploring meaning and interpretation. The coursework component allows you the freedom to pursue your own interests, studying a novel of your choice alongside critical theory.
- To study English Literature, you will require a grade 5 or higher in GCSE English Language and a grade 6 or higher in GCSE English Literature. -At least 5 GCSE passes. Two of these will need to be at grade 5 or higher, with a further three at grade 4 or higher.
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| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Duckworth Street, Blackburn, BB2 2JR |
Everything that has ever been written in poetry, prose or drama is a record of the thoughts and ideas which people have had through the ages. By taking English Literature, you will be studying the history of what people have thought and felt. This subject considers how and why writers make the choices they do, so that readers respond to the messages in their texts; this involves analysing the structure and language but also involves thinking about the contexts surrounding the production of the texts. During the two years you will study a range of texts, from Ian McEwan’s novel Atonement, to Shakespeare’s King Lear and Arthur Miller’s play Death of a Salesman. The exam components of the course are centred on genre: tragedy and crime writing. This means that we look at the texts through the lens of these genres as a means of exploring meaning and interpretation. The coursework component allows you the freedom to pursue your own interests, studying a novel of your choice alongside critical theory.
- To study English Literature, you will require a grade 5 or higher in GCSE English Language and a grade 6 or higher in GCSE English Literature. -At least 5 GCSE passes. Two of these will need to be at grade 5 or higher, with a further three at grade 4 or higher.