A Level English Literature
Cleeve School - Gloucestershire
01242672546
Two Hedges Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8AE
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Course summary

This aims to introduce students to a broad range of English Literature from across the centuries, including Shakespeare, Milton, WW1 poetry, the American novel and contemporary playwrights and novelists. Students will study a number of set texts and will have the opportunity to pursue their own individual exploration of texts from these three genres (drama, poetry and prose) in the coursework unit. Since the art of communication is such an essential and respected skill in today’s society, studying the works of those who have mastered it inevitably increases students’ skills in this crucial area. Through the analysis of texts, students will learn to express ideas lucidly in discussion while becoming confident at communicating their ideas fluently in writing. These very valuable and transferable skills will equip students to pursue a wide variety of different career paths. Studying English Literature may involve theatre or cinema visits, workshops at the Cheltenham Literature Festival and selected university seminars/lectures. Career Pathways – Journalism and PR – Marketing – Creative Writing – Publishing – Broadcasting – Teaching and Lecturing

Entry requirements

Grade 6 in English Language and Literature

How you'll be assessed

Modules Component 1 Exam: – Shakespeare (Hamlet) – Drama and poetry pre -1900 (Paradise Lost Books 9 and 10 by Milton and A Doll’s House by Ibsen) Component 2 Exam: – Close reading in a chosen topic area (American Literature) – Comparative and contextual study – American Literature Component 3 Coursework: – Critical piece or recreative writing piece with commentary – Comparative essay – War Through Time Assessment Component 1 and 2 Exam: 80% Coursework (20%)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressTwo Hedges Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8AE