The A-level course in English Literature is a two-year study of literature through the lens of genre and theory, encouraging the independent study of a range of texts within a shared context. This stimulating new specification facilitates a range of wider reading and the application of Literary Theory to a variety of contexts. Students have the opportunity to use what we read, think about and discuss in our seminar-style lessons, to shape how they interpret the world around them, including current news topics such as the Taliban’s re-emergence in Afghanistan and the treatment of women in Western society. As well as the content of the course, written and verbal skills such as critical exploration and debate are developed to prepare students for the challenge of university application assessments and undergraduate essay writing. Course content Paper 1 – Literary Genres: Aspects of Tragedy Study of three texts: • Shakespeare’s Othello • A second drama text: Shakespeare’s Richard II • The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Paper 2 – Texts and genres: Political and Social Protest Study of three texts: • A post-2000 text: ‘The Kite Runner’ by Khaled Hosseini • A pre-1900 text: Songs of Innocence and Experience by William Blake • The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood Coursework Element – Theory and Independence Students write about two different literary texts of their own choice within the framework of literary theory. Students can take up the exciting opportunity to make one of these tasks re-creative.
An academic requirement for entry into our Sixth Form is a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 5 or above although, in reality, the majority of our students significantly exceed this requirement.
Paper 1 – Written Exam, 40% of A level Paper 2 – Written Exam, 40% of A level Coursework – 20% of A level Assessment is at the end of the A-level course.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £24,195 |
| Address | 30 West Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 4ES |
The A-level course in English Literature is a two-year study of literature through the lens of genre and theory, encouraging the independent study of a range of texts within a shared context. This stimulating new specification facilitates a range of wider reading and the application of Literary Theory to a variety of contexts. Students have the opportunity to use what we read, think about and discuss in our seminar-style lessons, to shape how they interpret the world around them, including current news topics such as the Taliban’s re-emergence in Afghanistan and the treatment of women in Western society. As well as the content of the course, written and verbal skills such as critical exploration and debate are developed to prepare students for the challenge of university application assessments and undergraduate essay writing. Course content Paper 1 – Literary Genres: Aspects of Tragedy Study of three texts: • Shakespeare’s Othello • A second drama text: Shakespeare’s Richard II • The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Paper 2 – Texts and genres: Political and Social Protest Study of three texts: • A post-2000 text: ‘The Kite Runner’ by Khaled Hosseini • A pre-1900 text: Songs of Innocence and Experience by William Blake • The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood Coursework Element – Theory and Independence Students write about two different literary texts of their own choice within the framework of literary theory. Students can take up the exciting opportunity to make one of these tasks re-creative.
An academic requirement for entry into our Sixth Form is a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 5 or above although, in reality, the majority of our students significantly exceed this requirement.
Paper 1 – Written Exam, 40% of A level Paper 2 – Written Exam, 40% of A level Coursework – 20% of A level Assessment is at the end of the A-level course.