A Level - English Literature

Course Summary

Subject: English Literature

Course Title: A Level - English Literature

Course Types: Sixth Form

Course Level: A-Level

Age Group: 16-18

Course Description

This English Literature programme not only equips students with the knowledge and skills needed for exams, but also opens up a rich, challenging and coherent approach to English literature that provides an excellent basis for further study in the subject.

Year 12: Moving from General to Advanced - ‘Love Through The Ages’

Skills:

• Articulate informed, personal and creative responses to literary texts, using associated concepts and terminology

• Use coherent and accurate written expression

• Analyse ways in which meanings are shaped in literary texts

• Demonstrate understanding of the significance and influence of the contexts in which literary texts are written and received

• Explore connections across literary texts

• Explore literary texts informed by different interpretations and critical views of others

• Effective planning and time management

• Essay writing skills

• Extract analysis skills

Knowledge:

• Genres, literary movements, literary critics and authors linked to the theme of love

• Othello by William Shakespeare

• The Great Gatsby by

• Wider reading of novels and plays from the literary canon as well as modern literature

• Collection of love poetry from pre-1900 and post-1900

Year 13: Achieving Advanced Level - ‘World War Two’

Skills:

• Articulate informed, personal and creative responses to literary texts, using associated concepts and terminology

• Use coherent and accurate written expression

• Analyse ways in which meanings are shaped in literary texts

• Demonstrate understanding of the significance and influence of the contexts in which literary texts are written and received

• Explore connections across literary texts

• Explore literary texts informed by different interpretations and critical views of others

• Effective planning and time management

• Essay writing skills

• Extract analysis skills

Knowledge:

• Genres, literary movements, literary critics and authors linked to the theme of WW1

• ‘Journey’s End by Sherriff

• ‘The First Casualty’ by Ben Elton

• ‘Up the Line to Death’ by Brian Gardner

• Revision of all set texts and prior knowledge

• Exam expectations

Progression Routes

This course offers clear progression from GCSE. The course allows students to build on the skills and knowledge already gained and prepare for their next steps. English Literature A level enhances applications to a wide variety of degree courses including law, journalism, creative writing and business or even English. It is a higher level qualification that would also enhance post 18 employment applications.

Enrichment Opportunities

A-Level students benefit from organised revision master classes and drop-in support sessions after school as well as further enrichment to support the content of the course. This includes a visit to the theatre to watch one of the set texts performed on stage.

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