English

EXAMINATION BOARD: AQA English 'B'
 
AS CONTENT
Unit 1: LITB1 Aspects of narrative: two novels and poetry.
Unit 2: LITB2 Dramatic Genres
Coursework: Tragedy
 
A2 CONTENT
Unit 3: LITB3 Texts and Genres: The Gothic
Unit 4: LITB4 
Further and Independent Reading: three texts and anthology.
 
If you enjoyed the range of literature you studied for GCSE English and you read widely, then you should consider this course. The changing syllabus allows for a much greater range of literature to be studied including important twentieth century novels by authors such as Ian McEwen and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Students will also study the tragic and Gothic genres across a range of texts and explore pre-twentieth century poetry. We consider texts in detail and learn to debate different opinions about them. All students are taught by two teachers to provide a variety of learning experiences. There is an active approach to learning involving whole group discussion, small group and pair work, oral presentations and research. We aim to create independent learners at AS and A2 believing that this is a vital element of development at this stage, especially in preparation for university and beyond. Students are supported by provision of outside speakers, theatre and film trips and visits to museums and exhibitions. Students will also benefit from our partnership with the Prince's Trust; this exciting relationship offers students opportunities to collaborate with literary experts.
 
This may be a valuable course for you if you are interested in reading any of the following at University:
English, Law, Politics, Media, Journalism, Psychology, Economics.
 
Entry Requirements:

• GCSE English – A*/A
• GCSE English Literature – A*/A

 
Other GCSEs that would assist progression:

• History – A/B
• An MFL – A/B
• Latin – A/B