English Literature appeals to students who are passionate about reading, debating, and interpreting texts from a range of historical periods. It is a great subject for students who enjoy reading, thinking independently and evaluating ideas. What you will study: ● Critical appreciation of literary texts, demonstrating close analysis of poetry, prose, and drama through cogent, detailed essays. ● Poetry written in the Victorian and modern age; Renaissance and twentieth-century drama. ● A substantial study of two novels post and pre-2000 forms your coursework investigation. ● The unseen exam component develops you as a wider reader with extracts from works by Hardy, Wilde, Chopin, and Conrad to name a few.
5 x grade 5s or above at GCSE or equivalent. Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and a grade 5 in GCSE English Literature (if studied).
Three exams at the end of the second year (80%). One piece of Coursework (20%).
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | St. Helens |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Prescot Road, St Helens, WA10 3AG |
English Literature appeals to students who are passionate about reading, debating, and interpreting texts from a range of historical periods. It is a great subject for students who enjoy reading, thinking independently and evaluating ideas. What you will study: ● Critical appreciation of literary texts, demonstrating close analysis of poetry, prose, and drama through cogent, detailed essays. ● Poetry written in the Victorian and modern age; Renaissance and twentieth-century drama. ● A substantial study of two novels post and pre-2000 forms your coursework investigation. ● The unseen exam component develops you as a wider reader with extracts from works by Hardy, Wilde, Chopin, and Conrad to name a few.
5 x grade 5s or above at GCSE or equivalent. Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and a grade 5 in GCSE English Literature (if studied).
Three exams at the end of the second year (80%). One piece of Coursework (20%).