English Literature
Sandbach School - Cheshire East
01270758870
Crewe Road, Sandbach, CW11 3NS
Course summary

Component 1 Drama - “Hamlet” by William Shakespeare and “A Street Car Named Desire” by Tennessee Williams. Component 2 Prose - Two texts studied on the theme of “Colonisation”: “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain and “The Lonely Londoners” by Sam Selvon”. Component 3 Poetry - Studies will be based around a collection of modern poetry (post 2000) and romantic poetry. Component 4 Coursework - Free study of texts. A unit of work on Gothic fiction will be studied to support this. Texts read will include “The Wasp Factory” by Iain Banks and “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley.

Entry requirements

- 6 in English Literature - Five GCSE, grades C (grade 5) or above

How you'll be assessed

Component 1 written 2 hour examination (open book). Component 2 written 1 hour examination (open book). Component 3 written 2 hour examination (open book). Component 4 coursework assignment of 2500 - 3000 words

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeBoys
AddressCrewe Road, Sandbach, CW11 3NS