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English Literature
A Level English Literature (Eduqas)
Entry Requirements
Six GCSEs 9-4, two from English, Maths OR Science
Two at least grade 6
Specific requirements for English Literature:
At least a grade 5 in both English Language and English Literature GCSE is highly recommended.
What is English Literature?
A Level English Literature is for students who enjoy reading and discussing novels, poetry and plays. You will study texts from across a wide time period and in many different genres, from Chaucer to the modern day.
Component 1: (30% of A Level)
Poetry Section A: Chaucer’s The Merchant’s Tale
Poetry Section B: The poetry of Philip Larkin and Carol Ann Duffy
Component 2: (30% of A Level)
Drama Section A: Shakespeare.
Drama Section B: A Streetcar Named Desire and The Duchess of Malfi
Component 3: (20% of A Level)
Unseen Prose and Poetry
Component 4: (20% of A Level)
Coursework on pre and post 2000 novels.
Skills
You will develop your analytical skills via class discussions, presentations and essay writing. You will develop a close eye for selecting detailed evidence and producing a well-informed argument.
Careers/Destinations
The world is your oyster! Anything from teaching, the creative arts, marketing, journalism, science, writing and many more.
I really enjoyed the course. The Texts are really interesting and there is lots of support from the teachers
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