English Literature is a well-respected and rigorous academic subject, which opens the doors to a wealth of career opportunities. Through the study of classic and contemporary texts, students will develop critical thinking and analytical skills, whilst enhancing their understanding of the influence of historical, political and social context in literature. It is a subject that encourages intellectual debate, creativity and lateral thinking.
Our Sixth Form entry requirements are typically for students to achieve a minimum of five GCSEs, including grades 5 or above in English and Maths.
You will be assessed by means of terminal examination and coursework. The A Level examination is made up of two components: Component 1 comprises two questions on a Shakespeare play: one critical appreciation of an extract and one thematic question which considers the whole play. For the Drama and Poetry texts pre-1900 there is a choice of six questions and candidates must consider a statement and evaluate it in the light of the study of their two chosen texts. For example, 'Literature often celebrates the strong bonds between human beings.’ Component 2 comprises an unseen prose extract from the topic area of Dystopia for close literary analysis. There is then a comparative question on the prose texts studied in the topic area of Dystopia. There is a choice of three questions based on a statement that students must evaluate in the light of their reading of the two set texts for the topic. For example; ‘Dystopian writing is usually deeply pessimistic.’ For the coursework candidates are required to produce a folder of coursework of around 3000 words with two tasks. Task 1: Close reading OR re-creative writing with commentary. Candidates can select to do: Either – a close, critical analysis of a section of their chosen text or poem. Candidates are recommended to select a small section of text, three to four pages of prose or drama or up to 45 lines of poetry. Candidates are required to include a copy of their chosen passage when they submit their folder. Or – an item of re-creative writing based on a selected passage of their chosen text or of their chosen poem, with a commentary explaining the links between the candidate’s own writing and the original passage selected. Candidates are required to include a copy of their chosen passage or poem when they submit their folder. This task must be based on one literary text. Task 2: Comparative Essay Candidates submit an essay considering two texts exploring contrasts and comparisons between them, informed by different interpretations and an understanding of contexts. They should reference recognised critics, different theatrical interpretations of drama and develop a theoretical approach to the study of their texts (feminism or Marxism, for example). This task must be based on two literary texts.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £33,900 - £36,450 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £6,600 - £20,400 |
| Address | Strood Park, Horsham, RH12 3PN |
English Literature is a well-respected and rigorous academic subject, which opens the doors to a wealth of career opportunities. Through the study of classic and contemporary texts, students will develop critical thinking and analytical skills, whilst enhancing their understanding of the influence of historical, political and social context in literature. It is a subject that encourages intellectual debate, creativity and lateral thinking.
Our Sixth Form entry requirements are typically for students to achieve a minimum of five GCSEs, including grades 5 or above in English and Maths.
You will be assessed by means of terminal examination and coursework. The A Level examination is made up of two components: Component 1 comprises two questions on a Shakespeare play: one critical appreciation of an extract and one thematic question which considers the whole play. For the Drama and Poetry texts pre-1900 there is a choice of six questions and candidates must consider a statement and evaluate it in the light of the study of their two chosen texts. For example, 'Literature often celebrates the strong bonds between human beings.’ Component 2 comprises an unseen prose extract from the topic area of Dystopia for close literary analysis. There is then a comparative question on the prose texts studied in the topic area of Dystopia. There is a choice of three questions based on a statement that students must evaluate in the light of their reading of the two set texts for the topic. For example; ‘Dystopian writing is usually deeply pessimistic.’ For the coursework candidates are required to produce a folder of coursework of around 3000 words with two tasks. Task 1: Close reading OR re-creative writing with commentary. Candidates can select to do: Either – a close, critical analysis of a section of their chosen text or poem. Candidates are recommended to select a small section of text, three to four pages of prose or drama or up to 45 lines of poetry. Candidates are required to include a copy of their chosen passage when they submit their folder. Or – an item of re-creative writing based on a selected passage of their chosen text or of their chosen poem, with a commentary explaining the links between the candidate’s own writing and the original passage selected. Candidates are required to include a copy of their chosen passage or poem when they submit their folder. This task must be based on one literary text. Task 2: Comparative Essay Candidates submit an essay considering two texts exploring contrasts and comparisons between them, informed by different interpretations and an understanding of contexts. They should reference recognised critics, different theatrical interpretations of drama and develop a theoretical approach to the study of their texts (feminism or Marxism, for example). This task must be based on two literary texts.