A Level English Literature builds on the skills, knowledge and understanding established at GCSE. It is a rigorous and demanding course which develops your analytical technique. To be successful at English Literature you have to enjoy reading both widely and independently. The course explores reading processes in an interesting and enriching way. We offer English Literature Specification A (AQA) which is a linear course with three units. Three texts are studied for Unit 1, including pre-1900 prose or poetry and one Shakespeare play. Candidates will be required to consider the presentation of love through the ages. Unit 2 relates to modern times and looks at literature from 1945 to the present day. Students study three texts: one prose, one poetry and one drama, of which one must be written post-2000. Unit 3 is a non-exam assessment that is a comparative critical study of two texts, at least one of which must have been written pre-1900. Students will complete one extended essay of 2500 words. This unit lays emphasis on independent reading, as students can select some of their own texts for study.
Students must have achieved a minimum of Grade 5 or above in an English Literature GCSE, Mathematics and at least 3 other GCSE/Level 2 qualifications.
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| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Old Exeter Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2NF |
A Level English Literature builds on the skills, knowledge and understanding established at GCSE. It is a rigorous and demanding course which develops your analytical technique. To be successful at English Literature you have to enjoy reading both widely and independently. The course explores reading processes in an interesting and enriching way. We offer English Literature Specification A (AQA) which is a linear course with three units. Three texts are studied for Unit 1, including pre-1900 prose or poetry and one Shakespeare play. Candidates will be required to consider the presentation of love through the ages. Unit 2 relates to modern times and looks at literature from 1945 to the present day. Students study three texts: one prose, one poetry and one drama, of which one must be written post-2000. Unit 3 is a non-exam assessment that is a comparative critical study of two texts, at least one of which must have been written pre-1900. Students will complete one extended essay of 2500 words. This unit lays emphasis on independent reading, as students can select some of their own texts for study.
Students must have achieved a minimum of Grade 5 or above in an English Literature GCSE, Mathematics and at least 3 other GCSE/Level 2 qualifications.
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