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English Literature

at Guiseley School, Leeds · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2019see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

If you are passionate about books, then you’re a certain type of person. For you, writing is important: stimulating or frustrating, transporting or infuriating – but always vital and energising. Poetry, plays, novels, biography – they all speak to you directly: and most importantly, you have something fresh and relevant to say about them! This course will accommodate your views, many of your preferences and all of your critical energies. The areas of study will require the development of the student’s knowledge and understanding of: The ways in which writers shape meanings in texts. How individual texts can be interpreted by different readers. The ways in which texts relate to each other and how they are affected by the contexts in which they are written and read. NB: All examinations, at A level are ‘closed book’. i.e. no texts are allowed. COMPONENT 1: To be assessed by a 150 min written exam: 40% of A level This involves the study of the following areas: A Shakespeare play Drama and Poetry pre-1900 COMPONENT 2: To be assessed by a 150 min written exam: 40% of A level The area of study here centres on texts from within a choice of topic areas: American Literature 1880-1940 Gothic Dystopia Women in Literature The Immigrant Experience Assessment focuses on: Close reading of two texts A comparative and contextual study in the chosen topic area COMPONENT 3: To be assessed in-centre 20% of A level The ‘coursework’ element comprises: A close reading or re-creative writing piece w

What you need to get on

Five GCSE's Grade 4-9, this must include Maths and English Language or Literature. In addition, GCSE grade 5 is required in the subject areas chosen to study at A Level.

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

  • Guiseley School

    Fieldhead Road Guiseley, Leeds, LS20 8DT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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