The course will involve the study of eight to ten literary texts – poetry, drama and novels written during the past 700 years. Shakespeare is likely to be the most distant writer chronologically; in contrast, at least one text will have been written since 2000. English Literature is a subject that by its nature has always required candidates to consider individual, moral, ethical, social, political, cultural and contemporary issues but, unlike previous specifications, the new syllabus also includes ‘unseen’ material which tests the autonomous reading skills of students.
To study 3 or 4 Advanced Level subjects we require at least 5 grade 6 passes at GCSE.
Paper 1 – Love Through The Ages - Study of three texts: one poetry & one prose, of which one must be written pre-1900, & one Shakespeare play. The exam will include two unseen poems. - Written exam 3 hours – 40% of A Level Paper 2– Texts in Shared Contexts Choice of two options: 1. WW1 and its aftermath 2. Modern times: Literature from 1945 to the present day A study of three texts: one prose, one poetry and one drama, of which one must be written post-2000. The exam will include an unseen extract. - Written exam 2 hours 30 minutes 40% of A Level. Non-exam assessment: - Independent Critical Study: Texts Across Time - Comparative critical study of two texts, at least one to have been written pre-1900. - One extended essay (2500 words) and a bibliography 20% of A Level.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Chatham Street, Ramsgate, CT11 7PS |
The course will involve the study of eight to ten literary texts – poetry, drama and novels written during the past 700 years. Shakespeare is likely to be the most distant writer chronologically; in contrast, at least one text will have been written since 2000. English Literature is a subject that by its nature has always required candidates to consider individual, moral, ethical, social, political, cultural and contemporary issues but, unlike previous specifications, the new syllabus also includes ‘unseen’ material which tests the autonomous reading skills of students.
To study 3 or 4 Advanced Level subjects we require at least 5 grade 6 passes at GCSE.
Paper 1 – Love Through The Ages - Study of three texts: one poetry & one prose, of which one must be written pre-1900, & one Shakespeare play. The exam will include two unseen poems. - Written exam 3 hours – 40% of A Level Paper 2– Texts in Shared Contexts Choice of two options: 1. WW1 and its aftermath 2. Modern times: Literature from 1945 to the present day A study of three texts: one prose, one poetry and one drama, of which one must be written post-2000. The exam will include an unseen extract. - Written exam 2 hours 30 minutes 40% of A Level. Non-exam assessment: - Independent Critical Study: Texts Across Time - Comparative critical study of two texts, at least one to have been written pre-1900. - One extended essay (2500 words) and a bibliography 20% of A Level.