The course offers opportunities to explore texts from Chaucer to the present day. The syllabus encourages literary debate, promotes wider reading and develops skills in responding to a writer’s use of language, form and style. The course emphasises breadth as well as depth, covering key areas of the canon whilst allowing students to develop their own interests in a personal investigation. Assessment covers at least eight texts of poetry, drama and prose and includes Shakespeare and writing pre- and post-1900. It is considered an excellent preparation for university and employment.
It is recommended that students have attained literacy skills of at least a grade 5 in GCSE English Literature.
• 6RM01: Portfolio (60% of AS, 30% of A Level) Internally marked and externally moderated coursework. • 6RM02: A 90-minute written paper (40% of AS, 20% of A Level) Short answer and extended writing-type questions. • 6RM03: A two-hour written paper (20% of A Level) Short answer and extended writing-type questions. • 6RM04: Coursework (30% of A Level) Internally marked and externally moderated coursework.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £18,180; Boarding £32,700 - £35,010 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Newgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8UN |
The course offers opportunities to explore texts from Chaucer to the present day. The syllabus encourages literary debate, promotes wider reading and develops skills in responding to a writer’s use of language, form and style. The course emphasises breadth as well as depth, covering key areas of the canon whilst allowing students to develop their own interests in a personal investigation. Assessment covers at least eight texts of poetry, drama and prose and includes Shakespeare and writing pre- and post-1900. It is considered an excellent preparation for university and employment.
It is recommended that students have attained literacy skills of at least a grade 5 in GCSE English Literature.
• 6RM01: Portfolio (60% of AS, 30% of A Level) Internally marked and externally moderated coursework. • 6RM02: A 90-minute written paper (40% of AS, 20% of A Level) Short answer and extended writing-type questions. • 6RM03: A two-hour written paper (20% of A Level) Short answer and extended writing-type questions. • 6RM04: Coursework (30% of A Level) Internally marked and externally moderated coursework.