English Literature
Lead: Mr Molloy
Email: rmolloy.310@parkhighstanmore.org.uk
Subject overview
A level English Literature fosters even greater autonomy, challenging students to read more widely and independently, to engage critically and creatively with a host of texts and the historical and literary contexts in which they were written and received, and to develop their own personal responses to texts while exploring the interpretations of others. Texts taught range from Geoffrey Chaucer and the medieval period to contemporary authors such as Annie Baker and Jasmine Lee-Jones.
"I would wholeheartedly recommend A level English Literature to anyone who enjoyed GCSE English. Lessons are engaging and interactive, and the teachers offer us the right balance between independence and support." - Student
Exam Board: OCR
Course Specification: H472
Qualification obtained: OCR A Level in English Literature
Entry requirements:
Students must achieve at least six 9-4 grades including English Language and Mathematics at GCSE.
Grade 5 in both English Literature and Language
What you will study
Component 1: Drama and Poetry pre-1900
Component 2: Comparative and Contextual Study (The Gothic OR Dystopia)
Component 3: Non-Examined Assessment
Assessment
Assessment percentage:
Exam (80%)
Coursework (20%)
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Learning Hours | Assessment | Weight |
| 01 |
Drama and poetry |
140 | Written Examination: 60 marks, 2hr 30min | 40% |
| 02 | Comparative and contextual study | 160 | Written Examination: 60 marks, 2hr 30min | 40% |
| 03 | Literature post-1900 |
70 |
Non-exam assessment: 40 marks | 20% |
Progression routes
An A level in English Literature is invaluable for students looking to pursue a degree in the humanities, the social sciences, and the arts. Students of A level English Literature go on to study Literature, Creative Writing, Business, Law and Social Sciences at university. Furthermore, the qualification complements those who wish to pursue pathways into Media, Journalism, Politics, History, and Geography.
Additional Information
Course specific equipment:
A4 ring-binder – it is recommended that students have a different folder for each unit or set text.
Recommended resources:
Our Learning Resource Centre has a range of secondary reading accessible to students. In addition to these, online resources include the following:
British Library
The English and Media Centre eMagazine
J-Stor
Enrichment:
We offer students a host of supra- and extra-curricular opportunities such as theatre trips, literary workshops and lectures, visits to the National Poetry Library, the Model United Nations, Young Citizens’ Mock Trial Competition, and a Key Stage 5 Symposium