This course is for students who want to continue studying English Literature after GCSE. It will suit you if you enjoy reading widely from different types of fiction including novels, poetry and plays. It naturally complements other arts and humanities subjects and is particularly suited to students wishing to pursue careers in the arts, the media, business, education, law or any other field in which communication and analytical skills are important. You'll study a minimum of eight texts including at least two examples of each of the genres of prose, poetry and drama. You'll explore drama (including one Shakespeare play) and poetry from pre 1900 as well as focusing on works from the perspective of either American Literature 1880-1940, the Gothic, Dystopia, Women in Literature or the Immigrant Experience. The course will give you an understanding of the influence of the cultural, historical and social contexts of the texts you are reading and the ways that authors shape meaning within their works. You'll develop the skills to write creatively and persuasively about your own personal response to literature in a critical and coherent manner. For the coursework element you will work independently, studying the stylistic, thematic or contextual connections of three post 1900 literary works, developing your skills of interpretation, analysis and critical thinking.
GCSE English Language – 6 GCSE English Literature - 6
There will be 2 written exams of 2 hours 30 minutes. These will make up 80% of your final marks. The remaining 20% of your marks will come from coursework which will consist of a comparative essay based on two literary texts and a close reading or re-creative writing with commentary.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Rumballs Rd, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8JB |
This course is for students who want to continue studying English Literature after GCSE. It will suit you if you enjoy reading widely from different types of fiction including novels, poetry and plays. It naturally complements other arts and humanities subjects and is particularly suited to students wishing to pursue careers in the arts, the media, business, education, law or any other field in which communication and analytical skills are important. You'll study a minimum of eight texts including at least two examples of each of the genres of prose, poetry and drama. You'll explore drama (including one Shakespeare play) and poetry from pre 1900 as well as focusing on works from the perspective of either American Literature 1880-1940, the Gothic, Dystopia, Women in Literature or the Immigrant Experience. The course will give you an understanding of the influence of the cultural, historical and social contexts of the texts you are reading and the ways that authors shape meaning within their works. You'll develop the skills to write creatively and persuasively about your own personal response to literature in a critical and coherent manner. For the coursework element you will work independently, studying the stylistic, thematic or contextual connections of three post 1900 literary works, developing your skills of interpretation, analysis and critical thinking.
GCSE English Language – 6 GCSE English Literature - 6
There will be 2 written exams of 2 hours 30 minutes. These will make up 80% of your final marks. The remaining 20% of your marks will come from coursework which will consist of a comparative essay based on two literary texts and a close reading or re-creative writing with commentary.