Francis Holland School English Literature AS (OCR 3828) for lower sixth English Literature A2 (A-Level) OCR 7828 for upper sixth | Index | About | Calendar | Links | Sixth Form | Sixth Form Subjects Art Biology Chemistry Classics Latin Classical Civilisation Economics English Geography History History of Art Mathematics Modern Foreign Languages French, German & Spanish Music Physics Psychology Religious Studies Theatre Studies Sixth Form Introduction English Literature The English Department offers an Advanced Subsidiary course (AS) in the Lower Sixth and an Advanced Level (A2) course in the Upper Sixth. These may be combined for a full A' Level. Both courses offer a challenging combination of close study and wide reading. Our aims are to develop critical autonomy, academic rigour and real pleasure in the study of literature. The AS course comprises three units:- Unit one: Shakespeare : closed text (15% of total A Level marks) Examination: two questions on one prescribed play, one passage-based and one essay. Unit two: Poetry and Prose (20% of total A Level marks) Examination: two questions, one prose and one poetry, requiring close study and critical appreciation of set passages from prepared texts. At least one text pre-1900 Unit three: Literature Complementary Study: (15% of total A level marks) (Coursework/one text) A folder (max 3000 words) containing two items of writing on a single text: one on text as a whole, the other on selected passage(s). The A2 course comprises a further three units:- Unit four: Poetry and Drama pre 1900 (15% of total A Level marks) Examination: two questions,one from each section: Section A Drama; Section B Prose.   Unit five: Prose post-1914 (15% of total A Level marks) Coursework: one or more prose texts not previously used, produce folder (max 3000 words) containing either two items or an extended essay. Unit six: Comparative and Contextual Study (20% of total A Level marks) (synoptic unit) One new text Examination: two questions on single topic area, one question from each section. a. close study of an unseen passage or passages related to the set topic areas b. essay questions involving comparative and contextual study of at least two related texts. The course will also include theatre trips and lecture visits relevant to the texts being studied and may include a residential weekend in the country. English Literature A' Level is an excellent preparation for a wide range of University courses and future careers. Students have the opportunity to develop sophisticated analytical skills, excellent powers of communication, IT, and a broad and enduring appreciation of literature. | Index | About | Calendar | Links | Sixth Form |