A Level English Literature

This course is ideal for learners who enjoy analysing poetry, novels and plays. The context of the works and critical views of the texts are also important aspects. A willingness to engage with the viewpoints of others is crucial to succeed in this course. Students will study two plays, two novels which you will compare, and a selection of modern and pre-1900 poetry.

We are delighted to announce that recently two of our students at John Leggott College have won the Rathbones Folio Mentorship prize discovered from our Creative Writing Society.

• This course is aimed at students who:
• Enjoy reading books, engaging with drama, prose and poetry texts, through the ages;
• Enjoy sharing ideas in discussion;
• Are interested in how writers use words, phrases and sentences to influence an audience;
• Would like to progress to study English at Higher Education;
• Would like to go into employment in journalism or related careers.

The Units are:

Drama

• Tragedy: A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams;
• Comedy: Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare.

Prose

• Frankenstein by Mary Shelley;
• Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro.

Poetry

• Poetry from Forward Anthology Poems of the Decade;
• A selection of Romantic poetry.

Non-exam Assessment:

• Independent reading to produce one 3000 word essay comparing texts.

This course is assessed by coursework (20%) and exams (80%).

GCSE Grade 5 in English Literature with an average points score 4.6 or above.

Popular career opportunities include:

Teacher, TA, Public Relations, Journalist, Creative Writer.