If you enjoy reading and discussing literature, you will enjoy this course. You will gain a detailed understanding of a broad range of poetry, prose, and drama while developing different critical approaches that can be used in reading and analysis. It is therefore essential that you are prepared to read independently. English is a core subject and as such a valuable A Level for any student considering an academic course at university. Many students who do A-level English go on to study degrees in English, History, and Law as well as various subjects relating to the media/creative industries, the social sciences, and education. English is also highly valued by employers; the subject’s core skills, such as written/oral communication, writing for different audiences and purposes, prioritizing information, and analytical interpretation, are essential in most workplaces.
Six GCSEs at grade 4 (must include both English Language and Maths). GCSE grade 4 in English Language and English Literature.
We follow AQA English Literature B and the course is as follows: Two exams – 80% of A Level One coursework unit – 20% of A Level Study of the three main literary genres: prose fiction, poetry and drama Unit 1 – ‘Aspects of Tragedy’ (2.5 hour exam) In this unit, students will study the key features of the tragic genre and learn how to apply them to a broad range of drama and poetry. Students will also learn how the genre has changed over time with a detailed analysis of the following texts: ‘Othello’ William Shakespeare ‘Death of a Salesman’ by Arthur Miller A selection of poetry by John Keats Unit 2 – Elements of Social and Political Protest Writing (3-hour exam) In this unit, students will study the key features of social and political protest writing and learn how to apply them to a broad range of poetry, prose, and drama. Students will also learn how writers respond to key contexts such as global politics, gender, race, and class through detailed analysis of the following texts: ‘The Kite Runner’ by Khaled Hosseini ‘A Doll’s House’ by Henrik Ibsen and A selection of poetry by Tony Harrison Unit 3 – Theory and Independence (non-examined assessment) In this unit students have the opportunity to work independently on a project, but with guidance from their teacher. Students will produce a coursework folder consisting of two 1,200 – 1,500 word essays with texts and questions chosen by them. One essay will respond to a prose text and the other poetry. Students will study a range of critical approaches such as feminism, Marxism, and post-colonialism, and will choose an approach to use to write their essays.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Stockport |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Nangreave Road, Stockport, SK2 6TH |
If you enjoy reading and discussing literature, you will enjoy this course. You will gain a detailed understanding of a broad range of poetry, prose, and drama while developing different critical approaches that can be used in reading and analysis. It is therefore essential that you are prepared to read independently. English is a core subject and as such a valuable A Level for any student considering an academic course at university. Many students who do A-level English go on to study degrees in English, History, and Law as well as various subjects relating to the media/creative industries, the social sciences, and education. English is also highly valued by employers; the subject’s core skills, such as written/oral communication, writing for different audiences and purposes, prioritizing information, and analytical interpretation, are essential in most workplaces.
Six GCSEs at grade 4 (must include both English Language and Maths). GCSE grade 4 in English Language and English Literature.
We follow AQA English Literature B and the course is as follows: Two exams – 80% of A Level One coursework unit – 20% of A Level Study of the three main literary genres: prose fiction, poetry and drama Unit 1 – ‘Aspects of Tragedy’ (2.5 hour exam) In this unit, students will study the key features of the tragic genre and learn how to apply them to a broad range of drama and poetry. Students will also learn how the genre has changed over time with a detailed analysis of the following texts: ‘Othello’ William Shakespeare ‘Death of a Salesman’ by Arthur Miller A selection of poetry by John Keats Unit 2 – Elements of Social and Political Protest Writing (3-hour exam) In this unit, students will study the key features of social and political protest writing and learn how to apply them to a broad range of poetry, prose, and drama. Students will also learn how writers respond to key contexts such as global politics, gender, race, and class through detailed analysis of the following texts: ‘The Kite Runner’ by Khaled Hosseini ‘A Doll’s House’ by Henrik Ibsen and A selection of poetry by Tony Harrison Unit 3 – Theory and Independence (non-examined assessment) In this unit students have the opportunity to work independently on a project, but with guidance from their teacher. Students will produce a coursework folder consisting of two 1,200 – 1,500 word essays with texts and questions chosen by them. One essay will respond to a prose text and the other poetry. Students will study a range of critical approaches such as feminism, Marxism, and post-colonialism, and will choose an approach to use to write their essays.