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English Literature

at Christ'S College Finchley, London · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Who is it for? This course suits a wide range of A level subject combinations and would be a natural choice if you enjoyed English at GCSE and like to analyse texts in detail and discuss and share ideas with others. Where does it lead? It can lead to a degree in English or be a useful accompaniment to other Arts, Social Science or Science subjects. It is valued by universities for all subjects but is especially useful for Law, Philosophy and Psychology. It develops analytical and communications skills. Most importantly, it promotes enjoyment in and understanding of Literature as well as enhancing your ability to express your ideas in speech and writing. What will I study? You will read a very wide range of texts; drama, prose and poetry from five centuries of English Literature. Drama and Prose Pre 1900: Shakespeare: The Tempest The Canterbury Tales' by Geoffrey Chaucer (c.1345-1400) The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster Gothic Literature Comparative and contextual study: CORE TEXTS: Dracula Frankenstein Coursework: The Room History Boys The Death of Naturalist (Seamus Heaney) Referencing secondary texts: The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole. ... History of the Caliph Vathek by William Beckford. ... The Mysteries of Udolpho by Ann Radcliffe. ... The Monk by Matthew Lewis. ... Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. ... Melmoth the Wanderer by Charles Maturin. How will I be assessed? Component 1: Shakespeare and Drama and Poetry Pre-1900 – One chosen drama from a prescribed list. Exam

What you need to get on

GCSE English Lit Grade 6; GCSE English Lang Grade 6

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Christ's College Finchley

    East End Road, London, N2 0SE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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