English Literature
Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School - Lancashire
01254232992
Queen's Road West, Accrington, BB5 4AY
Course summary

Literature is essentially a contemplation of the human condition. A level English Literature is a most rewarding subject for those who enjoy reading and analysing provocative texts. The course builds upon work you have done for GCSE and introduces you to a more formal academic study of literature. English Literature allows its students to develop their learning in a wide variety of academic subjects, including philosophy, theology, history, and foreign and classical languages. To understand a society it is essential to understand its literature and this course provides an excellent opportunity to do that. Any special requirements The course involves a significant amount of reading. Students must be independent learners who are willing to read in their own time and be prepared to discuss in class their ideas about what they have read.

Entry requirements

4 GSCE Grades B/5 or above, plus at least a Grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics. The course involves a significant amount of reading. Students must be independent learners who are willing to read in their own time and be prepared to discuss in class their ideas about what they have read.

How you'll be assessed

Poetry - pre and post 20th century poems selected from a prescribed list. 2hour exam 30% of qualification Drama - pre and post 20th century drama selected from a prescribed list and the further study of a Shakespeare play. 2hour exam 30% of qualification Unseen texts - analysis of unseen poetry and prose. 2hour exam 20% of qualification 3.000 word coursework assignment based on the comparative reading of two novels. 20% of qualification

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityLancashire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressQueen's Road West, Accrington, BB5 4AY