The A-level English Literature course will provide you with the opportunity to read, discuss and analyse a diverse range of classic English and American texts, which explore themes such as love and death, truth and deception, gender and relationships, disillusionment and despair. The course will involve you in an in-depth study of Renaissance and modern tragic drama, enable you to explore the work of major nineteenth and twentieth century poets and immerse you in the comparative analysis of two critically acclaimed modern novels. You will gain clear, critical insights into these works, polish your analytical and essay-writing skills and develop your grasp of literary techniques and terminology, enhancing your ability to evaluate both set texts and ‘unseen’ prose and poetry. If you really enjoy reading literature and then exploring the moral, philosophical and emotional issues which arise, this is the course for you.
At least five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, all from the core subjects, including a Grade 5 in GCSE English Language.
The course is 80% exam and 20% coursework: • Poetry Exam 2hrs 30% (Open Text - you can take the books into the exam) • Drama Exam 2 hrs 30% (Closed Text) • Unseen Texts Exam 2hrs 20% • Prose Study Coursework 20%
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Fosse Way Campus, Stroud Road, Cirencester, GL7 1XA |
The A-level English Literature course will provide you with the opportunity to read, discuss and analyse a diverse range of classic English and American texts, which explore themes such as love and death, truth and deception, gender and relationships, disillusionment and despair. The course will involve you in an in-depth study of Renaissance and modern tragic drama, enable you to explore the work of major nineteenth and twentieth century poets and immerse you in the comparative analysis of two critically acclaimed modern novels. You will gain clear, critical insights into these works, polish your analytical and essay-writing skills and develop your grasp of literary techniques and terminology, enhancing your ability to evaluate both set texts and ‘unseen’ prose and poetry. If you really enjoy reading literature and then exploring the moral, philosophical and emotional issues which arise, this is the course for you.
At least five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, all from the core subjects, including a Grade 5 in GCSE English Language.
The course is 80% exam and 20% coursework: • Poetry Exam 2hrs 30% (Open Text - you can take the books into the exam) • Drama Exam 2 hrs 30% (Closed Text) • Unseen Texts Exam 2hrs 20% • Prose Study Coursework 20%