Pupils choose English Literature at AS and A2 for a variety of reasons. Some are keen independent readers who want to experience new and challenging texts. Some enjoy the opportunity to discuss characters and psychology. Some are interested in philosophy, the ideas a writer may be exploring. Some relish the chance to be critics, analysing texts and arguing their own opinions with conviction. Others simply want to write. Whatever motivates pupils of English, and whatever skills they bring to the subject, we hope that the literature will open doors into other cultures, other times and other people’s lives. Pupils will learn to think for themselves and will develop greater self-awareness. There is no such thing as a ‘typical’ pupil of English Literature. A traditional combination of English with, say, Modern Foreign Languages and History is still popular. Increasingly, though, universities and employers are encouraging a ‘broader’ base at AS level. English can, therefore, be studied alongside the Sciences to demonstrate a candidate’s flexibility. Students will be exposed to a wide range of texts from a variety of time periods, and they will include Shakespeare, poetry and prose. The aim of the course is to extend the students’ experience and appreciation of literature as well as to encourage them to read critically and undertake independent research, both of which are valuable skills for further study and future employment. We consider English Literature to be a two year A Level course. In our experience, students mature in their approach to literature over time, and their written responses therefore strengthen considerably during the course. It is possible, however, to take an AS exam at the end of the first or second year. At Fyling Hall we follow the Edexcel English Literature specification. This involves the study of 8 texts: a range of prose, poetry and drama. We work towards three examinations at the end of the course: one on Shakespeare and other drama; the second on a comparison of two novels; the third on poetry. All of these are ‘open book’ exams, meaning that you take the texts into the exam room with you. One piece of coursework is also undertaken, in which students prepare a comparative study of two texts of their choice.
• Entry to the Sixth Form is open to those who have the desire to further their education and who have good GCSE (or equivalent) passes. • We routinely ask for at least a grade 5 at GCSE in the subject, but this is not absolute and there are exceptions. • The previous study of a subject is not always essential to be admitted onto the year 12 course.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Robin Hoods Bay, Whitby, YO22 4QD |
Pupils choose English Literature at AS and A2 for a variety of reasons. Some are keen independent readers who want to experience new and challenging texts. Some enjoy the opportunity to discuss characters and psychology. Some are interested in philosophy, the ideas a writer may be exploring. Some relish the chance to be critics, analysing texts and arguing their own opinions with conviction. Others simply want to write. Whatever motivates pupils of English, and whatever skills they bring to the subject, we hope that the literature will open doors into other cultures, other times and other people’s lives. Pupils will learn to think for themselves and will develop greater self-awareness. There is no such thing as a ‘typical’ pupil of English Literature. A traditional combination of English with, say, Modern Foreign Languages and History is still popular. Increasingly, though, universities and employers are encouraging a ‘broader’ base at AS level. English can, therefore, be studied alongside the Sciences to demonstrate a candidate’s flexibility. Students will be exposed to a wide range of texts from a variety of time periods, and they will include Shakespeare, poetry and prose. The aim of the course is to extend the students’ experience and appreciation of literature as well as to encourage them to read critically and undertake independent research, both of which are valuable skills for further study and future employment. We consider English Literature to be a two year A Level course. In our experience, students mature in their approach to literature over time, and their written responses therefore strengthen considerably during the course. It is possible, however, to take an AS exam at the end of the first or second year. At Fyling Hall we follow the Edexcel English Literature specification. This involves the study of 8 texts: a range of prose, poetry and drama. We work towards three examinations at the end of the course: one on Shakespeare and other drama; the second on a comparison of two novels; the third on poetry. All of these are ‘open book’ exams, meaning that you take the texts into the exam room with you. One piece of coursework is also undertaken, in which students prepare a comparative study of two texts of their choice.
• Entry to the Sixth Form is open to those who have the desire to further their education and who have good GCSE (or equivalent) passes. • We routinely ask for at least a grade 5 at GCSE in the subject, but this is not absolute and there are exceptions. • The previous study of a subject is not always essential to be admitted onto the year 12 course.