The study of English Literature involves you developing your analysis of a range of literary texts, through independent and critical study. You learn how to use critical concepts and terminology in order to reflect on your own responses to texts. The objectives of this course encourage you to: • use appropriate terminology in accurate, coherent writing; • develop a detailed understanding of the ways in which meanings are shaped in literary texts; • consider the significance of contexts in which literary texts are written and received; • explore connections across texts; explore texts informed by different interpretations.
Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 (or equivalent), including English Language and Literature. Experience shows that your chances of success are greater if you have a Grade 5 in both GCSE English Language and Literature.
The two-year A Level course in more detail – overview of assessment. Paper/Component 1- DRAMA Paper Length: 2 hours and 15 minutes examined summer 2025 Section A: Shakespeare One essay question from choice of two on studied Shakespeare text. Section A. 35 marks Section B: Other Drama One essay question from a choice of two on studied text. Section B. 25 marks Paper/Component 2 – PROSE Paper length: 1 hour 15 min examined summer 2025 One comparative essay question from a choice of two on the TWO studied prose texts. 40 marks Paper/Component 3 – POETRY Paper length: 2 hours and 15 minutes examined summer 2025 Section A: Contemporary Poetry One essay question from a choice of two comparing an unseen modern poem and one named poem from the studied collection. Section A. 30 marks Section B: Poetry Collections One essay question from a choice of two on the studied poetry period or author. Section B. 30 marks Paper/Component 4 – Coursework One extended comparative essay referring to TWO texts (2500-3000 words). 60 marks examined summer 2025
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Kingston Road, Camberley, GU15 4AE |
The study of English Literature involves you developing your analysis of a range of literary texts, through independent and critical study. You learn how to use critical concepts and terminology in order to reflect on your own responses to texts. The objectives of this course encourage you to: • use appropriate terminology in accurate, coherent writing; • develop a detailed understanding of the ways in which meanings are shaped in literary texts; • consider the significance of contexts in which literary texts are written and received; • explore connections across texts; explore texts informed by different interpretations.
Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 (or equivalent), including English Language and Literature. Experience shows that your chances of success are greater if you have a Grade 5 in both GCSE English Language and Literature.
The two-year A Level course in more detail – overview of assessment. Paper/Component 1- DRAMA Paper Length: 2 hours and 15 minutes examined summer 2025 Section A: Shakespeare One essay question from choice of two on studied Shakespeare text. Section A. 35 marks Section B: Other Drama One essay question from a choice of two on studied text. Section B. 25 marks Paper/Component 2 – PROSE Paper length: 1 hour 15 min examined summer 2025 One comparative essay question from a choice of two on the TWO studied prose texts. 40 marks Paper/Component 3 – POETRY Paper length: 2 hours and 15 minutes examined summer 2025 Section A: Contemporary Poetry One essay question from a choice of two comparing an unseen modern poem and one named poem from the studied collection. Section A. 30 marks Section B: Poetry Collections One essay question from a choice of two on the studied poetry period or author. Section B. 30 marks Paper/Component 4 – Coursework One extended comparative essay referring to TWO texts (2500-3000 words). 60 marks examined summer 2025