The English Literature course covers a range of literary texts, including the chance to consider more contemporary works, giving the opportunity to display analytical skill through both examination answers and a limited amount of coursework. English continues to be a popular A level subject because it is not beyond anyone who really wants to do it. Independent motivation, the desire to succeed and a willingness to enjoy literature in all of its forms are vital elements in this. Results have consistently shown that the gifted pupil will achieve the coveted top grades while a relatively average pupil can also achieve impressive results and someone who thinks they will struggle may be agreeably surprised by what they can manage through sheer determination and development over the course. For those who enjoy reading it is a natural extension of that most pleasurable of occupations and the method of teaching and study will be based on discussion, which enables pupils to expand and develop their knowledge, ideas and opinions about both life and literature. It is important therefore that, along with a love of reading, you are confident and willing to participate in discussion, to extend your views and express them with confidence in small groups of your peers. However, you will need some sound and accurate language skills, too.
For candidates taking GCSEs, offers remain conditional on achieving at least three passes of grade 7 (or A) and three passes of grade 6 (or B) in academic subjects at GCSE (or equivalent), excluding short-course GCSEs.
You will read and study a number of different texts which will include prose, poetry and drama: a minimum of eight texts at A level, with some emphasis on pre-1900 literature and the analysis of unseen pieces and coursework. Component 1: Drama (2 hour 15 minute open book examination) • one Shakespeare play (Tragedy or Comedy) • a selection of specified critical essays on the chosen Shakespeare play • a second play from the Tragedy or Comedy collection Component 2: Prose (1 hour open book examination) • two thematically linked novels, at least one of which will be pre-1900 Component 3: Poetry (2 hour 15 minute open book examination) • an unseen poem together with poetry from the studied contemporary collection • a range of poetry from a specified literary period or named poet Component 4 • Coursework (2,500 – 3,000 words in length, worth 20% of final marks) based on a free choice of two texts (not studied for Components 1, 2 or 3)
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Rutland |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £49,979 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £29,370 - £31,941 |
| Address | Uppingham, LE15 9QE |
The English Literature course covers a range of literary texts, including the chance to consider more contemporary works, giving the opportunity to display analytical skill through both examination answers and a limited amount of coursework. English continues to be a popular A level subject because it is not beyond anyone who really wants to do it. Independent motivation, the desire to succeed and a willingness to enjoy literature in all of its forms are vital elements in this. Results have consistently shown that the gifted pupil will achieve the coveted top grades while a relatively average pupil can also achieve impressive results and someone who thinks they will struggle may be agreeably surprised by what they can manage through sheer determination and development over the course. For those who enjoy reading it is a natural extension of that most pleasurable of occupations and the method of teaching and study will be based on discussion, which enables pupils to expand and develop their knowledge, ideas and opinions about both life and literature. It is important therefore that, along with a love of reading, you are confident and willing to participate in discussion, to extend your views and express them with confidence in small groups of your peers. However, you will need some sound and accurate language skills, too.
For candidates taking GCSEs, offers remain conditional on achieving at least three passes of grade 7 (or A) and three passes of grade 6 (or B) in academic subjects at GCSE (or equivalent), excluding short-course GCSEs.
You will read and study a number of different texts which will include prose, poetry and drama: a minimum of eight texts at A level, with some emphasis on pre-1900 literature and the analysis of unseen pieces and coursework. Component 1: Drama (2 hour 15 minute open book examination) • one Shakespeare play (Tragedy or Comedy) • a selection of specified critical essays on the chosen Shakespeare play • a second play from the Tragedy or Comedy collection Component 2: Prose (1 hour open book examination) • two thematically linked novels, at least one of which will be pre-1900 Component 3: Poetry (2 hour 15 minute open book examination) • an unseen poem together with poetry from the studied contemporary collection • a range of poetry from a specified literary period or named poet Component 4 • Coursework (2,500 – 3,000 words in length, worth 20% of final marks) based on a free choice of two texts (not studied for Components 1, 2 or 3)