English literature involves exploring some of the most influential poems, novels and plays that have shaped, and continue to shape, the world we live in. If you are interested in the big ideas which have forged who we are as thinking individuals and have an ear for language and the way words create music and light, then English literature is the subject for you. Over two years, you will hone your close reading skills and your ability to analyse and argue, both in speech and in writing. You will become a better thinker, a better communicator and a better writer. English literature is a stimulating, well-respected (and facilitating) university subject in its own right and is essential for a number of important careers such as law, media, the performing arts and business. Indeed, if you want to read law then English literature is the most important subject to study.
The vast majority of Upper Fifth (Year 11) pupils at Exeter School continue into the sixth form but there has also been a long tradition of a significant number of new entrants from other schools. To qualify for entry into the Lower Sixth, applicants and current Upper Fifth pupils need to achieve a minimum of three grade 7 and three grade 6 GCSEs as well as passing GCSE English and mathematics and have a positive reference/school record (that includes conduct, attendance and punctuality). You are likely to have achieved at least a GCSE grade 6 in English language and literature. More importantly, you should take pleasure in reading, the discussion of ideas and the art of writing.
All components of the course are externally assessed (three examinations worth 80% of the total mark) other than the NEA (worth 20% of the total mark), as follows: • Paper 1: Drama (Hamlet and Streetcar) • Paper 2: Prose (the two prose texts: see above) • Paper 3: Poetry (modernism and a question on taught/unseen poetry) The NEA comprises a comparative essay on two texts of between 2,500 and 3,000 words
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £16,710 |
| Address | Victoria Park Road, Exeter, EX2 4NS |
English literature involves exploring some of the most influential poems, novels and plays that have shaped, and continue to shape, the world we live in. If you are interested in the big ideas which have forged who we are as thinking individuals and have an ear for language and the way words create music and light, then English literature is the subject for you. Over two years, you will hone your close reading skills and your ability to analyse and argue, both in speech and in writing. You will become a better thinker, a better communicator and a better writer. English literature is a stimulating, well-respected (and facilitating) university subject in its own right and is essential for a number of important careers such as law, media, the performing arts and business. Indeed, if you want to read law then English literature is the most important subject to study.
The vast majority of Upper Fifth (Year 11) pupils at Exeter School continue into the sixth form but there has also been a long tradition of a significant number of new entrants from other schools. To qualify for entry into the Lower Sixth, applicants and current Upper Fifth pupils need to achieve a minimum of three grade 7 and three grade 6 GCSEs as well as passing GCSE English and mathematics and have a positive reference/school record (that includes conduct, attendance and punctuality). You are likely to have achieved at least a GCSE grade 6 in English language and literature. More importantly, you should take pleasure in reading, the discussion of ideas and the art of writing.
All components of the course are externally assessed (three examinations worth 80% of the total mark) other than the NEA (worth 20% of the total mark), as follows: • Paper 1: Drama (Hamlet and Streetcar) • Paper 2: Prose (the two prose texts: see above) • Paper 3: Poetry (modernism and a question on taught/unseen poetry) The NEA comprises a comparative essay on two texts of between 2,500 and 3,000 words