English Literature is the study of literature from across the centuries, be that prose, poetry or drama. Through choosing English Literature, you become more adept in your ability to evaluate and critique as you analyse texts from the literary canon of both Britain and America. Alongside this, students are encouraged to develop an understanding of Literary Theory, using historical and social contexts to better understand the texts they are studying. There is also the opportunity, during the second year, for students to undertake an independent study focusing on selected texts of their choice, granting students the chance to foster and enhance their personal understanding of the written word according to individual interests and tastes.
Students must have achieved at least Grade 6 in GCSE English Literature and Grade 6 in GCSE English Language.
Paper 1: Love through the Ages (40% of A-Level grade) For this unit students will study one poetry text and one prose text, of which one must be written pre-1900, and one Shakespeare play. This unit will be assessed by a three-hour examination, which will include one passage-based question on a Shakespeare play, a compulsory essay question on two unseen poems and one essay question linking the two texts studied on the course. Paper 2: Texts in Shared Contexts (40% of A-Level grade) For this unit students will study three texts: one prose, one poetry and one drama, of which one must have been written post-2000. The texts can either be related to World War 1 and its aftermath or modern literature ranging from 1945 to the present day. This unit will be assessed by a 2 1⁄2 hour examination. Paper 3: Independent Critical Study: Texts across Time (20% of A-Level grade) For this unit students will write a 2,500-word comparative critical essay of two texts, one of which must have been written pre-1900. This unit will be examined by teachers and moderated by the exam board.
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English Literature is the study of literature from across the centuries, be that prose, poetry or drama. Through choosing English Literature, you become more adept in your ability to evaluate and critique as you analyse texts from the literary canon of both Britain and America. Alongside this, students are encouraged to develop an understanding of Literary Theory, using historical and social contexts to better understand the texts they are studying. There is also the opportunity, during the second year, for students to undertake an independent study focusing on selected texts of their choice, granting students the chance to foster and enhance their personal understanding of the written word according to individual interests and tastes.
Students must have achieved at least Grade 6 in GCSE English Literature and Grade 6 in GCSE English Language.
Paper 1: Love through the Ages (40% of A-Level grade) For this unit students will study one poetry text and one prose text, of which one must be written pre-1900, and one Shakespeare play. This unit will be assessed by a three-hour examination, which will include one passage-based question on a Shakespeare play, a compulsory essay question on two unseen poems and one essay question linking the two texts studied on the course. Paper 2: Texts in Shared Contexts (40% of A-Level grade) For this unit students will study three texts: one prose, one poetry and one drama, of which one must have been written post-2000. The texts can either be related to World War 1 and its aftermath or modern literature ranging from 1945 to the present day. This unit will be assessed by a 2 1⁄2 hour examination. Paper 3: Independent Critical Study: Texts across Time (20% of A-Level grade) For this unit students will write a 2,500-word comparative critical essay of two texts, one of which must have been written pre-1900. This unit will be examined by teachers and moderated by the exam board.