English Literature

Course Content

Component 1: Drama
“Hamlet” by William Shakespeare and “A Street Car Named Desire” by Tennessee Williams.

Component 2: Prose
Two texts studied on the theme of “Colonisation”: “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain and “The Lonely Londoners” by Sam Selvon”.

Component 3: Poetry
Studies will be based around a collection of modern poetry (post 2000) and romantic poetry.

Component 4: Coursework
Free study of texts.
A unit of work on Gothic fiction will be studied to support this. Texts read will include “The Wasp Factory” by Iain Banks and “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley.

Lesson Structure

Group work – discussion
Presentation
Formal teaching
Student teaching
Theatre visits

Assessment Pattern

All assessments will be completed in the summer of Year 13.
Component 1 – written 2 hour examination (open book)
Component 2 – written 1 hour examination (open book)
Component 3 – written 2 hour examination (open book)
Component 4 – coursework assignment of 2500 – 3000 words

Extra Information

The course will stimulate your enthusiasm for the study and enjoyment of literature whilst developing your skills of critical reading, writing and communication. Career opportunities: Law, teaching, management, journalism and media. English Literature is a facilitating subject for the Russell Group universities.