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English Literature

at Harris Academy Chafford Hundred, Grays · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

A Level Course Content and Assessment Criteria You will explore a wide range of literary fiction texts, covering the main forms of prose, poetry and drama. In total, eight whole texts will be covered as well as preparation for unseen poetry. Throughout the course, you will be required to write coherently and analytically, using correct literary terminology, to make connections between texts and their contexts, and to explore how language form and structure shape meaning. You will also explore how other readers have interpreted texts critically. How will you be assessed? The A Level consists of three externally examined papers and one coursework component. The first examination paper requires you to study one Shakespeare play and one other comedic or tragic drama, as well as an anthology of critical works. (30%) The second examination paper requires you to study two prose texts linked to the theme, of “Science and Society”. (20%) The third examination requires you to respond to unseen poetry and to a pre-prepared poetry collection of a named poet or poetic period, for example The Romantic period. (30%) The coursework component allows you a great deal of personal choice in order to pursue your own literary interests. You may choose two whole texts from any form which are linked by theme, and must not have been studied elsewhere on the course. You will write one 3,000 word comparative essay on their texts and the relevant critical works. (20%) Exam Board: Edexcel

What you need to get on

55 Points Attainment 8, 6 or better in English.

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

  • Harris Academy Chafford Hundred

    Mayflower Road Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6SA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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