English Literature
East Leake Academy - Nottinghamshire
01509852424
Lantern Lane, East Leake, Loughborough, LE12 6QN
Course summary

Ideally suited to students who are committed to the study of literature (both past and present), the course allows students to share their views on a range of texts, including poetry, prose and drama. You will be encouraged to explore the relationships that exist between texts and the social, cultural and historical contexts within which they are written, received and understood. Therefore, if you enjoy reading literature from different periods; if you enjoy debating and challenging the interpretations of other readers; and if you enjoy writing and developing your own informed, personal responses, then this course is for you. Year 12 Aspects of Tragedy Shakespearean Drama (King Lear or Othello) Tess of the D’Urbervilles Modern Drama (Death of a Salesman) Year 13 Elements of Political and Social Protest Writing The Handmaid’s Tale The Kite Runner The Poetry of William Blake Unseen Texts – social protest and political writing.

Entry requirements

Grade 6 in English literature, grade 5 in GCSE English language. Five grade 5s at GCSE including maths

How you'll be assessed

A Level at the end of Year 13 Exam Paper 1 –Aspects of Tragedy: Poetry and Shakespeare (2 hours 30 mins, 40% A Level) Exam Paper 2 – Elements of Political and Social Protest Writing 3 hours, 40% A Level) A Level coursework: Students write two short essays (1250 to 1500) each responding to a different aspect of the Critical Anthology which could include: • Narrative theory • Feminist Theory • Eco-critical Theory • Marxist Theory • Post-colonial Theory • Literary value and the Canon

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressLantern Lane, East Leake, Loughborough, LE12 6QN