English Literature should encourage candidates to develop their interest in and enjoyment of literature and literary studies as they: • read widely and independently both set texts and others that they select for themselves; • engage creatively with a substantial body of texts and ways of responding to them; • develop and effectively apply their knowledge of literary analysis and evaluation in speech and writing; • explore the contexts of the texts they are reading and others’ interpretations of them; • deepen their understanding of the changing traditions of literature in English. Therefore, it is vital that students enjoy reading and are willing to read regularly during the A Level. English Literature is widely regarded by universities as a facilitating A Level, which means it enables students to develop the variety of skills required for academic study at university level.
Grade 5 & 6 or above in either combination of GCSE English Literature & GCSE English Language
Love Through the Ages (Shakespeare; unseen poetry comparison; prose and pre-1900 poetry comparison) (3 hours; 40% of the A Level). Modern Times: Texts from 1945 (poetry set text; contextual linking of two set texts) (2 hours 30 minutes; 40% of the A Level). AND Non-examined assessment (formerly known as coursework), comprising an independent comparative essay. 2,500 words in length. 20% of the A Level.
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English Literature should encourage candidates to develop their interest in and enjoyment of literature and literary studies as they: • read widely and independently both set texts and others that they select for themselves; • engage creatively with a substantial body of texts and ways of responding to them; • develop and effectively apply their knowledge of literary analysis and evaluation in speech and writing; • explore the contexts of the texts they are reading and others’ interpretations of them; • deepen their understanding of the changing traditions of literature in English. Therefore, it is vital that students enjoy reading and are willing to read regularly during the A Level. English Literature is widely regarded by universities as a facilitating A Level, which means it enables students to develop the variety of skills required for academic study at university level.
Grade 5 & 6 or above in either combination of GCSE English Literature & GCSE English Language
Love Through the Ages (Shakespeare; unseen poetry comparison; prose and pre-1900 poetry comparison) (3 hours; 40% of the A Level). Modern Times: Texts from 1945 (poetry set text; contextual linking of two set texts) (2 hours 30 minutes; 40% of the A Level). AND Non-examined assessment (formerly known as coursework), comprising an independent comparative essay. 2,500 words in length. 20% of the A Level.