English Literature is highly regarded by universities and employers as it teaches students to communicate effectively, analyse in depth and express ideas clearly – all highly transferable skills in today’s world. Studying literature makes students more aware of the world around them and the complex issues people face; it encourages empathy, it enables students to analyse and evaluate the ways in which writers use language to create meaning and it helps young people to understand the power of the written word so that they can use it to better effect in their own lives. English Literature is not just a subject; a love of reading is enriching and can impact on all areas of a student’s life; it is, quite simply, a necessary part of a young adult’s education. English is a highly popular subject at A Level with six groups in Years 12 and 13. Our students achieve highly; we have a 100% pass rate, some 30% of our students achieve A*/A grades and 90% each year achieve A*-C grades. The subject is wide ranging and varied; there is scope for independent study and we encourage students to become active readers of a wide variety of texts including poetry, prose, drama and screenplays. The two English courses selected for 2015 offer something for all students; creative and analytical writing, modern and pre 1900 Literature, fiction and non-fiction study. The qualifications we offer fully prepare students for University study. We offer two different courses which are designed to stretch and challenge students and appeal to a wide level of interests; English Literature and Creative Writing. They are independent of each other and can be taken together.
Name: English Literature Qualification title: GCE A Level Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment AQA A Level English Literature A Unit 1: Love through the Ages (Exam unit) Section A: Shakespeare Section B: Unseen Poetry Section C: Comparing Texts: poetry and prose Unit 2: Texts in Shared Contexts (Exam Unit) Option 2A: WW1 and its Aftermath Option 2B: Modern Times: Literature from 1945 to the Present Day Unit 3: Independent Critical Study: Texts across Time (coursework) Comparative critical study of two texts One extended essay (2500 words) and a bibliography Please note: this syllabus is subject to change. Awarding AQA Created 20151216 11:26:56 Updated 20151217 13:16:07
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