English Literature A Level is an exciting journey for Sixth Form students as it offers a profound exploration of timeless human themes, emotions, and experiences through the lens of literature. It allows students to delve into the rich tapestry of literary works from various time periods and cultures, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills that are highly transferable to a wide range of careers. Moreover, English Literature cultivates empathy and a deeper understanding of the human condition, making it an important subject for personal growth and developing a well-rounded perspective on the world.
Grade 6 in both English Literature and English Language GCSEs. Also, a willingness to read, think and work independently is vital to success on this course.
Shakespeare (typically, ‘The Tempest’) Drama and Poetry pre-1900 (typically, Webster’s ‘The Duchess of Malfi’ and Chaucer’s ‘The Merchant’s Prologue and Tale’) A genre-based unit, which could be one of the following depending on the teacher: • American Fiction (Main texts: Fitzgerald’s ‘The Great Gatsby’ and Steinbeck’s ‘The Grapes of Wrath’) • Dystopian Fiction (Main texts: Orwell’s ‘1984’ and Atwood’s ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’) • Gothic Fiction (Main texts: Stoker’s ‘Dracula’ and Carter’s ‘The Bloody Chamber’) A coursework unit on texts from post-1900, comprising two separate essays: • A 1000 word close reading response to a chosen poem from an anthology of work by a particular poet (typically either Seamus Heaney or Sylvia Plath) • A 2000 word comparative response to a novel (typically Levy’s ‘Small Island’) and a play (typically Williams’ ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’)
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| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
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| Address | Brazenose House, St Pauls Street, Lincolnshire, PE9 2BE |
English Literature A Level is an exciting journey for Sixth Form students as it offers a profound exploration of timeless human themes, emotions, and experiences through the lens of literature. It allows students to delve into the rich tapestry of literary works from various time periods and cultures, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills that are highly transferable to a wide range of careers. Moreover, English Literature cultivates empathy and a deeper understanding of the human condition, making it an important subject for personal growth and developing a well-rounded perspective on the world.
Grade 6 in both English Literature and English Language GCSEs. Also, a willingness to read, think and work independently is vital to success on this course.
Shakespeare (typically, ‘The Tempest’) Drama and Poetry pre-1900 (typically, Webster’s ‘The Duchess of Malfi’ and Chaucer’s ‘The Merchant’s Prologue and Tale’) A genre-based unit, which could be one of the following depending on the teacher: • American Fiction (Main texts: Fitzgerald’s ‘The Great Gatsby’ and Steinbeck’s ‘The Grapes of Wrath’) • Dystopian Fiction (Main texts: Orwell’s ‘1984’ and Atwood’s ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’) • Gothic Fiction (Main texts: Stoker’s ‘Dracula’ and Carter’s ‘The Bloody Chamber’) A coursework unit on texts from post-1900, comprising two separate essays: • A 1000 word close reading response to a chosen poem from an anthology of work by a particular poet (typically either Seamus Heaney or Sylvia Plath) • A 2000 word comparative response to a novel (typically Levy’s ‘Small Island’) and a play (typically Williams’ ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’)