Course information
English Literature
Queens' School - Hertfordshire
01923224465
Aldenham Road, Bushey, WD23 2TY
Course summary

Module 1: Aspects of Tragedy: Study of three texts: one Shakespeare text; a second drama text and one further text, one of which was written pre-1900 Module 2: Elements of Social and Political Protest Writing: Study of three texts: one post-2000 prose text; one poetry and one further text, one of which was written pre-1900, and the analysis of one unseen passage. Module 3: Study of two texts: one poetry and one prose text, informed by study of a critical theory.

Entry requirements

GCSE Grade 6 in English Literature and Grade 5 in English Language

How you'll be assessed

Module 1: Tragedy. 2 hours 30 min written exam; closed book: 40% Module 2: Social and Political Protest. 3 hour written exam; open book: 40% Module 3: Coursework. Two essays of 1,250–1,500 words, each responding to a different text and linking to a different critical theory: 20%

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressAldenham Road, Bushey, WD23 2TY