A-level English Literature will enable students to develop their interest and enjoyment of literature and literary studies as they: • Read widely and independently. • Engage creatively with a substantial body of texts and different ways of responding to them. Develop and effectively apply their knowledge of literary analysis and evaluation in writing. Explore the contexts of the texts they are reading and others' interpretations.
Naturally you should enjoy the subject and be prepared to read outside the specification. If you have a genuine interest in plays, novels and poetry and how writers use language, you will be welcome. We expect you to have a Grade 7 at GCSE.
Component 1: Shakespeare, Drama, and Poetry pre-1900; Students study one set Shakespeare text and one set pre-1900 drama text and one set pre-1900 poetry text. 2 hours and 30 minute examination; 60 marks, 40% of the two A-level Qualification. Component 2: Comparative and Contextual study - will consist of a close reading exercise and a comparative essay on two texts chosen from lists set by the examination board. 40% of total A-level. Component 3: Non-exam assessment (coursework): Candidates have to study three texts from across the genres of poetry/drama and prose Task one: A critical analysis or a recreative piece. Task two: A comparative essay focusing on connections between two texts. Non-examined piece of coursework; 40 marks, 20% of A-level.
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| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £15,501 - £15,750 |
| Address | Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3TS |
A-level English Literature will enable students to develop their interest and enjoyment of literature and literary studies as they: • Read widely and independently. • Engage creatively with a substantial body of texts and different ways of responding to them. Develop and effectively apply their knowledge of literary analysis and evaluation in writing. Explore the contexts of the texts they are reading and others' interpretations.
Naturally you should enjoy the subject and be prepared to read outside the specification. If you have a genuine interest in plays, novels and poetry and how writers use language, you will be welcome. We expect you to have a Grade 7 at GCSE.
Component 1: Shakespeare, Drama, and Poetry pre-1900; Students study one set Shakespeare text and one set pre-1900 drama text and one set pre-1900 poetry text. 2 hours and 30 minute examination; 60 marks, 40% of the two A-level Qualification. Component 2: Comparative and Contextual study - will consist of a close reading exercise and a comparative essay on two texts chosen from lists set by the examination board. 40% of total A-level. Component 3: Non-exam assessment (coursework): Candidates have to study three texts from across the genres of poetry/drama and prose Task one: A critical analysis or a recreative piece. Task two: A comparative essay focusing on connections between two texts. Non-examined piece of coursework; 40 marks, 20% of A-level.