In this course, we read and analyse some of the greatest books, poems and plays ever written. We deal with fundamental questions about life, love and everything. It is taught by teachers who got into teaching because of these books. You study a 19th Century novel, an anthology of poetry and a Shakespeare play. It is similar to GCSE, however, these texts are much larger, the most famous and well written literature of all time. In the second year, you choose what books you study for your coursework.
GCSE grade 6 or above in Literature and Language.
Part 1 • Study of three texts: one poetry and one prose text, of which one must be written pre-1900, and one Shakespeare play. Examination will include two unseen poems. • Assessed: 3 hour written exam worth 75 marks (40% of A- level). Open book in Section C only. Part 2 • (Choice of two options) Option 2A: WW1 and its aftermath. Option 2B: Modern times: literature from 1945 to the present day. • Study of three texts: one prose, one poetry, and one drama, of which one must be written post-2000. Examination will include an unseen prose extract. • Assessed: 2 hour 30 mins written exam worth 75 marks (40% of A-level). Open book. Part 3 • Comparative critical study of two texts, at least one of which must have been written pre-1900. One extended essay (2500 words) and a bibliography • Assessed: Assessed by teachers, moderated by AQA and is worth 50 marks (20% of A-level).
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Habberley Road, Kidderminster, DY11 5PQ |
In this course, we read and analyse some of the greatest books, poems and plays ever written. We deal with fundamental questions about life, love and everything. It is taught by teachers who got into teaching because of these books. You study a 19th Century novel, an anthology of poetry and a Shakespeare play. It is similar to GCSE, however, these texts are much larger, the most famous and well written literature of all time. In the second year, you choose what books you study for your coursework.
GCSE grade 6 or above in Literature and Language.
Part 1 • Study of three texts: one poetry and one prose text, of which one must be written pre-1900, and one Shakespeare play. Examination will include two unseen poems. • Assessed: 3 hour written exam worth 75 marks (40% of A- level). Open book in Section C only. Part 2 • (Choice of two options) Option 2A: WW1 and its aftermath. Option 2B: Modern times: literature from 1945 to the present day. • Study of three texts: one prose, one poetry, and one drama, of which one must be written post-2000. Examination will include an unseen prose extract. • Assessed: 2 hour 30 mins written exam worth 75 marks (40% of A-level). Open book. Part 3 • Comparative critical study of two texts, at least one of which must have been written pre-1900. One extended essay (2500 words) and a bibliography • Assessed: Assessed by teachers, moderated by AQA and is worth 50 marks (20% of A-level).