The course is organised into four parts, each focused on the study of either literary or non-literary text. Students explore language through its cultural development and use, its media forms and functions, and its literature. Students develop skills of literary and textual analysis and also the ability to present their ideas effectively. A key aim is the development of critical literacy. Units of work include the study of nonfiction and multimodal texts which explore contemporary and post-colonial issues of race and identity, canon text exploration and modern prose. Setting this course apart from its equivalents is the fantastic opportunity to study texts in translation, widening students’ knowledge and understanding of global contexts and transferable themes and ideas.
Examination 1: HL Paper 1: Guided textual analysis (2 hrs 15 mins) – 35% The paper consists of two non-literary passages, from two different text-types, each accompanied by a question. Students write an analysis of each of the passages. Examination 2: HL Paper 2: Comparative essay (1hr 45 mins) – 25% The paper is based on literary works studied and students must answer one question with reference to two of the literary works they have studied. HL Coursework essay: 20% Students submit an essay on one non-literary text or a collection of non-literary texts by one same author, or a literary text or work studied during the course. The essay must be 1,200-1,500 words in length. Non-examined element: (15 minutes) – 20% One oral activity presenting their analysis of works read. The Individual Oral must be recorded and requires students to present their analysis of a body of work for 10 minutes, followed by a 5-minute teacher-led question and answer discussion.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Greenwich |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Corelli Road, London, SE3 8EP |
The course is organised into four parts, each focused on the study of either literary or non-literary text. Students explore language through its cultural development and use, its media forms and functions, and its literature. Students develop skills of literary and textual analysis and also the ability to present their ideas effectively. A key aim is the development of critical literacy. Units of work include the study of nonfiction and multimodal texts which explore contemporary and post-colonial issues of race and identity, canon text exploration and modern prose. Setting this course apart from its equivalents is the fantastic opportunity to study texts in translation, widening students’ knowledge and understanding of global contexts and transferable themes and ideas.
Examination 1: HL Paper 1: Guided textual analysis (2 hrs 15 mins) – 35% The paper consists of two non-literary passages, from two different text-types, each accompanied by a question. Students write an analysis of each of the passages. Examination 2: HL Paper 2: Comparative essay (1hr 45 mins) – 25% The paper is based on literary works studied and students must answer one question with reference to two of the literary works they have studied. HL Coursework essay: 20% Students submit an essay on one non-literary text or a collection of non-literary texts by one same author, or a literary text or work studied during the course. The essay must be 1,200-1,500 words in length. Non-examined element: (15 minutes) – 20% One oral activity presenting their analysis of works read. The Individual Oral must be recorded and requires students to present their analysis of a body of work for 10 minutes, followed by a 5-minute teacher-led question and answer discussion.