Component 1: Drama one Shakespeare play and one other drama from either tragedy or comedy ● critical essays related to their selected Shakespeare play. Students’ preparation is supported by Shakespeare: A Critical Anthology – Tragedy or Shakespeare: A Critical Anthology – Comedy. Component 2: Prose two prose texts from a chosen theme. At least one of the prose texts must be pre-1900. Component 3: Poetry Students study: ● poetic form, meaning and language ● a selection of post-2000 specified poetry and ● a specified range of poetry from: either ● a literary period (either pre- or post-1900) or ● a named poet from within a literary period. Non Examination Assessment: Students have a free choice of two texts to study. Chosen texts: ● must be different from those studied in Components 1, 2 and 3 ● must be complete texts and may be linked by theme, movement, author or period ● may be selected from poetry, drama, prose or literary non-fiction. Students produce one assignment: ● one extended comparative essay referring to two texts Why choose this course? Anyone who: • Wishes to study English at university • Wishes to pursue a career in English or related fields • Wishes to develop a critical approach to texts • Enjoys studying a subject that reflects their everyday life
A minimum of 5 GCSE passes (including both English and Mathematics) at Grade 4 or higher. Grade 6 in GCSE English Literature or English Language.
There are three externally assessed (exam) papers at A-Level. Component 1, 3 - 60 marks. Component 2 - 40 marks. Non Examination Assessment – 60 marks
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Hounslow |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | The Ride, Boston Manor Road, Brentford, TW8 9LB |
Component 1: Drama one Shakespeare play and one other drama from either tragedy or comedy ● critical essays related to their selected Shakespeare play. Students’ preparation is supported by Shakespeare: A Critical Anthology – Tragedy or Shakespeare: A Critical Anthology – Comedy. Component 2: Prose two prose texts from a chosen theme. At least one of the prose texts must be pre-1900. Component 3: Poetry Students study: ● poetic form, meaning and language ● a selection of post-2000 specified poetry and ● a specified range of poetry from: either ● a literary period (either pre- or post-1900) or ● a named poet from within a literary period. Non Examination Assessment: Students have a free choice of two texts to study. Chosen texts: ● must be different from those studied in Components 1, 2 and 3 ● must be complete texts and may be linked by theme, movement, author or period ● may be selected from poetry, drama, prose or literary non-fiction. Students produce one assignment: ● one extended comparative essay referring to two texts Why choose this course? Anyone who: • Wishes to study English at university • Wishes to pursue a career in English or related fields • Wishes to develop a critical approach to texts • Enjoys studying a subject that reflects their everyday life
A minimum of 5 GCSE passes (including both English and Mathematics) at Grade 4 or higher. Grade 6 in GCSE English Literature or English Language.
There are three externally assessed (exam) papers at A-Level. Component 1, 3 - 60 marks. Component 2 - 40 marks. Non Examination Assessment – 60 marks