English Literature

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ENGLISH LITERATURE learners with an introduction to the discipline of advanced literary studies and presents opportunities for reading widely and for making creative and informed responses to each of the major literary genres of poetry, prose and drama. This specification offers three REQUIREMENTS: components in discrete genres of study: poetry, drama and prose Students should have achieved at to allow learners to focus on the least a grade 6 in GCSE English conventions and traditions of Literature and English Language. each genre in turn. A further component offers unseen prose SUBJECT LEAD: and poetry to allow learners to Samantha Stuart samanthastuart@frensham.org focus separately on applying the skills of literary analysis acquired during the course as a whole. EXAM BOARD: Course components Eduqas (WJEC) and assessment:

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REASONS TO CHOOSE ENGLISH LITERATURE:

Studying English Literature is all about developing an interest in and enjoyment of literature. It gives opportunities for reading widely and for making creative and informed responses to poetry, prose and drama. As a result, students learn how to think critically and question what they read. In addition, analysis of themes, characters and perspectives in texts will require them to define their own moral and ethical viewpoints. This specification is based on a conviction that the study of Literature should encourage enjoyment of literary studies based on an informed personal response to a range of texts. It provides 1. Poetry - written examination - 30% of qualification 2. Drama - written examination - 30% of qualification 3. Unseen Texts - written examination - 20% of qualification 4. Prose Study - non-exam assessment - 20% of qualification Studying English Literature opens up a world of inspiration and creativity, while also developing skills that are essential for today’s global environment. The skills you will acquire are: independent working, time management and organisation. Career paths for English literature A-level students are varied and can include Media, Publishing, Accountancy, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Teaching, Advertising, Marketing, PR, Public Sector, Law and Politics.