English Literature
This A-Level is an exciting opportunity to explore literature
with others dedicated to the art of words. On offer is nothing less than
the potential to have your world and self transformed; but be warned literature
is full of sex and violence and not for the faint of heart. The examinations
focus on comparison of texts and cover literature from the Renaissance
to the twenty-first century. A creative response has also been introduced
as part of the coursework portfolio which offers an opportunity to reflect
on yourself as both a reader and writer of literature. You will be encouraged
to develop your own critical positions and to make your own choices about
texts for coursework modules.
The assessment of English Literature is divided between AS and A2 modules.
Each module consists of coursework and an examination. During the AS
course students will study two twentieth century poets and a modern
drama text
with the coursework consisting of two different responses to prose – a
creative approach and a comparative essay. At A2 level students will explore
a Shakespeare text in the light of another thematically linked play, as
well as respond to unseen poetry by comparing it to poems by a prepared
pre-1800 poet. The A2 coursework will be a thematic comparison of poetry,
prose and drama texts. Most recently, students have explored texts ranging
from Oedipus Rex, King Lear and Wuthering Heights, and read the work of
John Donne, Edgar Allen Poe, Cormac McCarthy and Siri Hustvedt.
The key requirement for those studying English Literature is that
they should enjoy reading, and should want to find out as much as
possible
about the texts and contexts that they study. Intellectual curiosity
and a desire to see new perspectives are both desirable and acquired
during the course. Not surprisingly, English Literature is an excellent
preparation
for anybody whose university subject or future career will involve
analytical
skills and coherent writing. However, those looking for a challenging
balance to a scientific A-level curriculum will find the rigour and
alternative approaches in literary study a refreshing difference.
For the Advanced
Subsidiary (AS) and the Advanced Level (A2), the School follows the
WJEC course. This course is designed to encourage candidates to develop
interest
and enjoyment in literary studies through reading widely, critically
and independently as well as introduce candidates to the traditions
of English
Literature.
Exam board: WJEC
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Subjects on offer
A Level Subjects:
Art & Design
Biology
Business Studies
Chemistry
Classical Subjects
Economics
English Literature
French
Geography
German
History
Mathematics/Further Maths
Music
Music Technology
Philosophy & Ethics
Physics
Politics
Product Design
Spanish
Sport Studies
Theatre Studies
AS Level Subjects:
Electronics
ICT
Italian (GCSE/AS)
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