The Edexcel A Level in English Literature aims to develop the critical and analytical skills gained at GCSE. In particular, the course requires pupils to express themselves with fluency and precision whilst comparing literary texts at a sophisticated level. Pupils will develop as readers and researchers through the exploration of socio-historical context, critical interpretations and modern theory. LOWER SIXTH ENGLISH LITERATURE COURSE OVERVIEW: • Post-2000 Poetry Anthology (comparative) • Prose Fiction (comparative) • Drama (Non-Shakespeare) UPPER SIXTH ENGLISH LITERATURE COURSE OVERVIEW: • Post-2000 Poetry Anthology (comparative) • Named Poet collection • Prose Fiction (comparative) • Drama (non-Shakespeare) • Shakespeare • Coursework: one extended, comparative essay on prose fiction
Successful candidates will be offered a place conditional on specified grades at I/GCSE, typically a minimum of six I/GCSEs at grade 8-9. Sporting, creative and other talents are also important as they form an integral part of the Sixth Form programme.
A Level pupils complete all of the following components: 30% COMPONENT 1: DRAMA 60 marks (35 Shakespeare, 25 other drama) 2 hours and 15 minutes 20% COMPONENT 2: PROSE 40 marks. 1 hour 30%COMPONENT 3: POETRY 60 marks (30 Post-2000 Poetry, 30 Poet Collection) 2 hours and 15 minutes 20% COMPONENT 4: COURSEWORK 60 marks - Internal assessment and external moderation
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £24,720 |
| Address | Hanworth Road, Hampton, TW12 3HD |
The Edexcel A Level in English Literature aims to develop the critical and analytical skills gained at GCSE. In particular, the course requires pupils to express themselves with fluency and precision whilst comparing literary texts at a sophisticated level. Pupils will develop as readers and researchers through the exploration of socio-historical context, critical interpretations and modern theory. LOWER SIXTH ENGLISH LITERATURE COURSE OVERVIEW: • Post-2000 Poetry Anthology (comparative) • Prose Fiction (comparative) • Drama (Non-Shakespeare) UPPER SIXTH ENGLISH LITERATURE COURSE OVERVIEW: • Post-2000 Poetry Anthology (comparative) • Named Poet collection • Prose Fiction (comparative) • Drama (non-Shakespeare) • Shakespeare • Coursework: one extended, comparative essay on prose fiction
Successful candidates will be offered a place conditional on specified grades at I/GCSE, typically a minimum of six I/GCSEs at grade 8-9. Sporting, creative and other talents are also important as they form an integral part of the Sixth Form programme.
A Level pupils complete all of the following components: 30% COMPONENT 1: DRAMA 60 marks (35 Shakespeare, 25 other drama) 2 hours and 15 minutes 20% COMPONENT 2: PROSE 40 marks. 1 hour 30%COMPONENT 3: POETRY 60 marks (30 Post-2000 Poetry, 30 Poet Collection) 2 hours and 15 minutes 20% COMPONENT 4: COURSEWORK 60 marks - Internal assessment and external moderation