A Level English Literature

This course is designed for students who wish to study a range of modern and relevant texts (such as The Kite Runner and Death of a Salesman) alongside discovering the richness of Shakespeare, Keats and other authors. Develop discursive skills to extend and deepen your understanding. English Literature is a 'Facilitating Subject' which is very highly regarded by the top universities Develop literary skills which will enhance your performance across other subjects. Compare how stories can be told to create different realities and convey cultural meaning

English literature enables you to develop a deep appreciation of literature. This specification encourages students to become independent and informed readers. Students will examine aspects of tragedy in drama, prose and poetry. They will study the importance of narrative and different critical approaches to a text. Overall they will consider political and protest writing and how texts can reflect cultural meanings.

You will develop your knowledge and understanding through a combination of theory based sessions in the classroom and independent project research.

Assessment:

A Level Unit 1: a written paper 2 hours 30 minutes aspects of tragedy in drama, prose and poetry A Level Unit 2: a written paper 3 hours long elements of political and social protest writing. A Level Unit 3: non-exam assessment two written tasks on a range of literary texts. These might be a traditional essay or a creative reimagining of a text.

To study A Level courses you'll need: 5 GCSEs at 9-5 plus Grade 5 in all subjects you wish to study at A Level.