English Literature is an exciting option for A Level which would suit those who are independent thinkers, engaged with the wider world and able to discuss literature and ideas through debate and analysis. The A Level is best enjoyed by those who are keen readers looking to develop their knowledge of plays, novels and poetry from all eras and many cultures. Equally it is an A Level suited to the politically minded and those interested in forging connections between their own experiences and how these are reflected in literature. It is an A Level that asks questions as opposed to looking for answers and we habitually examine texts in connection with other artistic mediums such as art, film and music. The A Level will suit those who wish to develop their writing style and those with an enquiring mind.
Pupils study a module in Drama and Poetry pre-1900 and a module in Comparative and Contextual module which will involve either ‘Gothic Fiction’ or ‘Dystopian Fiction’. Texts choices are regularly reassessed to ensure pupils are encountering literature that resonates with their experiences in a contemporary world, but recent examination texts include: The Tempest, Paradise Lost, The Bloody Chamber, Frankenstein, Beloved, 1984, The Duchess of Malfi and The Handmaid’s Tale. Two coursework essays will be written on modern texts: one close textual analysis essay of 1000 words on one text; and one comparative essay of 2000 words on two texts. We will study three post-1900 texts; one of these will be post-2000. This will account for 20% of the A level. Recent texts include: the poetry of Philip Larkin, the poetry of Sylvia Plath, Death and the Maiden, On Chesil Beach, Pink Mist, the poetry of Edward Thomas, Brave New World, the poetry of Derek Walcott, Small Island and Never Let Me Go.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £30,555 - £41,880 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £19,965 - £27,660 |
| Address | Trumpington Road, Cambridge, CB2 7AD |
English Literature is an exciting option for A Level which would suit those who are independent thinkers, engaged with the wider world and able to discuss literature and ideas through debate and analysis. The A Level is best enjoyed by those who are keen readers looking to develop their knowledge of plays, novels and poetry from all eras and many cultures. Equally it is an A Level suited to the politically minded and those interested in forging connections between their own experiences and how these are reflected in literature. It is an A Level that asks questions as opposed to looking for answers and we habitually examine texts in connection with other artistic mediums such as art, film and music. The A Level will suit those who wish to develop their writing style and those with an enquiring mind.
Pupils study a module in Drama and Poetry pre-1900 and a module in Comparative and Contextual module which will involve either ‘Gothic Fiction’ or ‘Dystopian Fiction’. Texts choices are regularly reassessed to ensure pupils are encountering literature that resonates with their experiences in a contemporary world, but recent examination texts include: The Tempest, Paradise Lost, The Bloody Chamber, Frankenstein, Beloved, 1984, The Duchess of Malfi and The Handmaid’s Tale. Two coursework essays will be written on modern texts: one close textual analysis essay of 1000 words on one text; and one comparative essay of 2000 words on two texts. We will study three post-1900 texts; one of these will be post-2000. This will account for 20% of the A level. Recent texts include: the poetry of Philip Larkin, the poetry of Sylvia Plath, Death and the Maiden, On Chesil Beach, Pink Mist, the poetry of Edward Thomas, Brave New World, the poetry of Derek Walcott, Small Island and Never Let Me Go.