A-level English Literature provides the opportunity to experience and explore a range of texts from the literary canon. The subject allows students to develop their analytical skills, debating abilities and literary knowledge whilst encouraging an immersive and enjoyable experience of Literature. The modules that a student will study are: Love Through the Ages - A student will develop their knowledge and understanding of the theme of love through the ages. They will take a historicist approach when studying a variety of prose, unseen poetry, a poetry anthology and a Shakespeare play. Texts in Shared Contexts - A student will explore how the issues of the 20th and 21st centurieshave shaped and influenced modern literary works through the study of a collection of poetry, unseen prose, a novel and a play. NEA (coursework) - A student will undertake an independent exploration of a text of their choice where they are encouraged to enter into an academic debate.
For an A-Level pathway a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above (or Level 2 merit), including English and Mathematics is required. Minimum Subject Specific Entry Requirements: GCSE English Literature at Grade 5 or above.
NEA (coursework): This is a comparative critical study of two texts, at least one of which must have been written pre-1900. The coursework folder will consist of one extended essay of 2500 words and a bibliography – 20% There are two examined modules: Paper 1 Love Through the Ages (Open book in Section C) 3 hours 40% Paper 2 Texts in Shared Contexts (Open book) 2 hours 30 minutes 40%
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| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Castle Way, Barton Seagrave, Kettering, NN15 6SW |
A-level English Literature provides the opportunity to experience and explore a range of texts from the literary canon. The subject allows students to develop their analytical skills, debating abilities and literary knowledge whilst encouraging an immersive and enjoyable experience of Literature. The modules that a student will study are: Love Through the Ages - A student will develop their knowledge and understanding of the theme of love through the ages. They will take a historicist approach when studying a variety of prose, unseen poetry, a poetry anthology and a Shakespeare play. Texts in Shared Contexts - A student will explore how the issues of the 20th and 21st centurieshave shaped and influenced modern literary works through the study of a collection of poetry, unseen prose, a novel and a play. NEA (coursework) - A student will undertake an independent exploration of a text of their choice where they are encouraged to enter into an academic debate.
For an A-Level pathway a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above (or Level 2 merit), including English and Mathematics is required. Minimum Subject Specific Entry Requirements: GCSE English Literature at Grade 5 or above.
NEA (coursework): This is a comparative critical study of two texts, at least one of which must have been written pre-1900. The coursework folder will consist of one extended essay of 2500 words and a bibliography – 20% There are two examined modules: Paper 1 Love Through the Ages (Open book in Section C) 3 hours 40% Paper 2 Texts in Shared Contexts (Open book) 2 hours 30 minutes 40%