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This course introduces you to the world of analysis,

exploring and creative thinking. You will develop the

ability to look beyond the literal in texts and you will

be given the opportunity to study a variety of inspiring

texts.

The varieties of skills English Literature will enhance

are great; from analysing narrative methods to

questioning the contexts of texts, you will certainly be

given the opportunity to quench your thirst for

curiosity.

By the end of the course, you will display the ability to

read and analyse texts independently and engage in

key theories and ideas from a unique perspective. The

experience and knowledge gained from studying

English Literature will be invaluable for your future.

We try hard to incorporate trips that are relevant to

your studies to open up and depict the rich culture

associated with English Literature; and to give you a

more thorough understanding of the texts you study.

English Literature A Level is a highly respected and

recognised qualification that will benefit future

applications to University and career prospects.

If you have a passion for learning, reading,

independence and an appreciation for culture and

literature, this is the course for you. We look forward to

being able to stimulate enquiring minds.

For further information please contact

Mrs Shah

zshah@tuptonhall.derbyshire.sch.uk

Faculty of English

Tupton Hall School

A LEVEL

ENGLISH

LITERATURE

TUPTON HALL

SIXTH FORM

Why study English Literature?

Entry Requirements: B in English Literature

AS Level Exams

A Level Exams

We are excited to be delivering a brand

new, vibrant and electrifying new course

specification this year.

Examination 1: Drama

This unit teaches students how to immerse themselves in a deep understanding of the tragedy genre.

This exam is a closed book exam and comprises of a detailed study of Othello and A Streetcar Named Desire.

Students are required to consider texts in a broad sense, in light of the genre, for this unit.

This unit is assessed through examination at the end of the AS Course.

Examination 2: Poetry and Prose

The aim of this unit is to develop an understanding of the conventions of the tragedy genre.

Students will study The Great Gatsby and a selection of poetry by Keats.

This is an open book exam and depends on students being able to link each text closely to aspects of tragedy.

This unit is assessed through examination at the end of the AS Course.

Literary Genres

This unit aims to develop ideas about

genres that were established during the

study at AS Level. In addition to the texts

studied at AS, students will study The Kite

Runner and The Handmaid’s Tale.

Theory and Independence (non exam assessment):

This unit has three main aims:

to introduce students to the study of a wide range of texts.

to introduce students to different ways of reading texts for study, including independently.

to introduce students to some critical ideas, and for these ideas to be applied to texts studied.

AS Level English Literature

1) Drama

50% of AS Level

2) Poetry and Prose

50% of AS Level

Assessment A Level

English Literature

1) Literary Genres

40% of A Level

2) Texts and genres

40% of A Level

Non exam assessment:

Theory and independence - 20%