For this course, we focus on aspects of crime and tragedy as ‘lenses’ through which texts can be appreciated and understood. There are six set texts in total, including a modern novel and Shakespeare. In class, we read and discuss these in detail and students are encouraged to develop their understanding of how authors shape meanings in their texts. Lessons in English Literature are designed to be fun, lively, thought-provoking and challenging. Time is spent learning about the different contexts in which the texts were produced so we all deepen our awareness of how societies, religious and scientific understanding, politics and philosophy have changed over time. Not only is this interesting as we discover more about how writers have shaped our understanding of how people engage with their readers and how we engage with what we read, but it is also of significant importance in terms of our wider engagement with the world. Students are encouraged to read widely themselves and have the opportunity, in the non-exam assessment (NEA), to write about a novel and a collection of poetry of their own choice. In class, a variety of texts are explored as a starting point to the NEA but the emphasis is very much on students working independently. We also look at various ways of reading texts, exploring how narrative, feminist, Marxist or post-colonial theories (amongst others) can shape how we understand texts. The subjects of tragedy and crime will be, no doubt, entertaining, enlightening and moving. There are some great texts to explore. Though in many ways this is not a subject that can simply be ‘learned’ in a traditional sense, how the course develops students’ skills of analysis and perception makes it an excellent subject to study and one that is highly valued by universities. In previous years our students have gone on to study a variety of courses, including English Literature at Oxford University and UCL, and they take with them strong memories of texts they have thoroughly enjoyed studying at A Level.
Entry into the Sixth Form is conditional upon achievement of a minimum of five passes (grades 9-5) at GCSE, with at least four of these at grade 6 or higher including any subjects studied at GCSE which are to be studied at A level.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £10,653 - £14,985 |
| Address | Oakholme Road, Sheffield, S10 3DH |
For this course, we focus on aspects of crime and tragedy as ‘lenses’ through which texts can be appreciated and understood. There are six set texts in total, including a modern novel and Shakespeare. In class, we read and discuss these in detail and students are encouraged to develop their understanding of how authors shape meanings in their texts. Lessons in English Literature are designed to be fun, lively, thought-provoking and challenging. Time is spent learning about the different contexts in which the texts were produced so we all deepen our awareness of how societies, religious and scientific understanding, politics and philosophy have changed over time. Not only is this interesting as we discover more about how writers have shaped our understanding of how people engage with their readers and how we engage with what we read, but it is also of significant importance in terms of our wider engagement with the world. Students are encouraged to read widely themselves and have the opportunity, in the non-exam assessment (NEA), to write about a novel and a collection of poetry of their own choice. In class, a variety of texts are explored as a starting point to the NEA but the emphasis is very much on students working independently. We also look at various ways of reading texts, exploring how narrative, feminist, Marxist or post-colonial theories (amongst others) can shape how we understand texts. The subjects of tragedy and crime will be, no doubt, entertaining, enlightening and moving. There are some great texts to explore. Though in many ways this is not a subject that can simply be ‘learned’ in a traditional sense, how the course develops students’ skills of analysis and perception makes it an excellent subject to study and one that is highly valued by universities. In previous years our students have gone on to study a variety of courses, including English Literature at Oxford University and UCL, and they take with them strong memories of texts they have thoroughly enjoyed studying at A Level.
Entry into the Sixth Form is conditional upon achievement of a minimum of five passes (grades 9-5) at GCSE, with at least four of these at grade 6 or higher including any subjects studied at GCSE which are to be studied at A level.