Course Content The English Literature course develops students’ enjoyment of: Tragedy; Crime Fiction and an Independent Study of Critical Theory. This course is suitable for students who enjoy reading widely, critically and independently across centuries, genre and genders. The course explores a wide range of texts spanning a range of time periods which students will study both individually and comparatively by theme and genre. Progression A-level English is looked on favourably by Colleges and Universities. Students could consider careers in: journalism, editing, advertising, teaching, marketing or any career requiring excellent communication skills. For students considering a career in Business or Commerce, A-level English Literature demonstrates good analytical and comprehension skills which are beneficial in this area.
Entry level requirements. Grade 6 and above in both English Literature and English Language.
Assessment This is a two year course and you will achieve an A-level qualification at the end. Paper 1 Option 1A Aspects of tragedy Study of three texts: one Shakespeare text; one Drama text and one further text, one must be written pre-1900. Assessed: Written exam: 2 hours and 30 minutes Closed book 75 marks 40% of your A-level Paper 2: Texts and genre Option 2b: Elements of political and social protest writing. Study of three texts: one post-2000 prose text, one poetry and one further text, one which must be written pre 1900 Examination will include an unseen passage. Assessed Written exam: 3 hours Open book 75 marks 40% of A Level Non-exam assessment: Theory and independence Assessed Study of two texts: one poetry and one prose text, informed by study of the Critical Anthology Two essays of 1250-1500 words, each responding to a different text and linking to a different aspect of the Critical anthology. Assessed 50 marks 20% of A-level Assessed by teachers and Moderated by AQA
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | St. Georges Park, Binfield, Bracknell, RG42 4FS |
Course Content The English Literature course develops students’ enjoyment of: Tragedy; Crime Fiction and an Independent Study of Critical Theory. This course is suitable for students who enjoy reading widely, critically and independently across centuries, genre and genders. The course explores a wide range of texts spanning a range of time periods which students will study both individually and comparatively by theme and genre. Progression A-level English is looked on favourably by Colleges and Universities. Students could consider careers in: journalism, editing, advertising, teaching, marketing or any career requiring excellent communication skills. For students considering a career in Business or Commerce, A-level English Literature demonstrates good analytical and comprehension skills which are beneficial in this area.
Entry level requirements. Grade 6 and above in both English Literature and English Language.
Assessment This is a two year course and you will achieve an A-level qualification at the end. Paper 1 Option 1A Aspects of tragedy Study of three texts: one Shakespeare text; one Drama text and one further text, one must be written pre-1900. Assessed: Written exam: 2 hours and 30 minutes Closed book 75 marks 40% of your A-level Paper 2: Texts and genre Option 2b: Elements of political and social protest writing. Study of three texts: one post-2000 prose text, one poetry and one further text, one which must be written pre 1900 Examination will include an unseen passage. Assessed Written exam: 3 hours Open book 75 marks 40% of A Level Non-exam assessment: Theory and independence Assessed Study of two texts: one poetry and one prose text, informed by study of the Critical Anthology Two essays of 1250-1500 words, each responding to a different text and linking to a different aspect of the Critical anthology. Assessed 50 marks 20% of A-level Assessed by teachers and Moderated by AQA