The study of English Literature at A-Level Offers clear progression from GCSE, the course allows you to build on the skills and knowledge already gained. The course is 2 years long and consists of 3 clear modules. Studying English Literature will encourage your interest and enjoyment of reading widely. As you progress through the course you will become a confident reader of a wide range of texts. You will learn to apply critical concepts to a range of texts using a wide range of new terminology. The variety of assessment styles used, such as passage-based questions, unseen material, single text questions, multiple text questions, and open- and closed-book approaches, allows you to develop a wide range of skills, such as the ability to read critically, analyze, evaluate and undertake independent research which is valuable for both further study and future employment.
Grade 5 in both GCSE English Language and Literature.
Study of three texts: one Shakespeare text; a second drama text and one further text, of which one must be written pre-1900. • Assessment: written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes closed book Elements of political and social protest writing: Study of three texts: one post-2000 prose text; one poetry and one further text, one of which must be written pre-1900. Assessment: written exam: 3 hours. Independent Study: Study of two texts, one poetry and one prose text informed by the study of the critical anthology: • Two conventional essays • Internally assessed by teachers and moderated by AQA
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| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Dallam Avenue, Morecambe, LA4 5BG |
The study of English Literature at A-Level Offers clear progression from GCSE, the course allows you to build on the skills and knowledge already gained. The course is 2 years long and consists of 3 clear modules. Studying English Literature will encourage your interest and enjoyment of reading widely. As you progress through the course you will become a confident reader of a wide range of texts. You will learn to apply critical concepts to a range of texts using a wide range of new terminology. The variety of assessment styles used, such as passage-based questions, unseen material, single text questions, multiple text questions, and open- and closed-book approaches, allows you to develop a wide range of skills, such as the ability to read critically, analyze, evaluate and undertake independent research which is valuable for both further study and future employment.
Grade 5 in both GCSE English Language and Literature.
Study of three texts: one Shakespeare text; a second drama text and one further text, of which one must be written pre-1900. • Assessment: written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes closed book Elements of political and social protest writing: Study of three texts: one post-2000 prose text; one poetry and one further text, one of which must be written pre-1900. Assessment: written exam: 3 hours. Independent Study: Study of two texts, one poetry and one prose text informed by the study of the critical anthology: • Two conventional essays • Internally assessed by teachers and moderated by AQA