The course is designed to give a study of English Literature to considerable depth through close teacher guidance. Modern texts and great canons of literature are studied in more detail than degree-level studies offer, providing an excellent opportunity for candidates to fully understand literary techniques, writing styles, methods of analysis, and cultural, historical, and social issues. By nature, Literature covers almost every subject under the sun and would suit any candidate with an interest in language, social interaction, communication, or writing. It will help students to develop critical and analytical skills which can be applied to all other subjects. Students should be confident in essay writing and willing to read both examined texts and additional material independently.
You will need to have achieved at least a Grade 6 in English and English Literature at GCSE. GCSE Maths Grade 4+.
Component 1 (75 marks; 40% of A level; 3 hours mixed closed/open book exam) • Shakespeare • Pre-1900 Poetry • Exam will include two unseen poems Component 2 (75 marks; 40% of A level; 2 ½ hour closed book exam) • Close reading in the chosen topic area (World War 1 literature and its aftermath) • Comparative and contextual study from the chosen topic area Component 3 (50 marks; 20% of A level; non-exam assessment – independent critical study) • Critical and comparative essay of two texts. 2500 words plus a bibliography.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Woodrow Drive, Redditch, B98 7UH |
The course is designed to give a study of English Literature to considerable depth through close teacher guidance. Modern texts and great canons of literature are studied in more detail than degree-level studies offer, providing an excellent opportunity for candidates to fully understand literary techniques, writing styles, methods of analysis, and cultural, historical, and social issues. By nature, Literature covers almost every subject under the sun and would suit any candidate with an interest in language, social interaction, communication, or writing. It will help students to develop critical and analytical skills which can be applied to all other subjects. Students should be confident in essay writing and willing to read both examined texts and additional material independently.
You will need to have achieved at least a Grade 6 in English and English Literature at GCSE. GCSE Maths Grade 4+.
Component 1 (75 marks; 40% of A level; 3 hours mixed closed/open book exam) • Shakespeare • Pre-1900 Poetry • Exam will include two unseen poems Component 2 (75 marks; 40% of A level; 2 ½ hour closed book exam) • Close reading in the chosen topic area (World War 1 literature and its aftermath) • Comparative and contextual study from the chosen topic area Component 3 (50 marks; 20% of A level; non-exam assessment – independent critical study) • Critical and comparative essay of two texts. 2500 words plus a bibliography.