GCSE English Literature
Aims or Overview of Subject
This course encourages students to:
· become critical readers of prose, drama and poetry;
· develop the ability to analyse the impact of language, structure and form in a range of texts;
· connect ideas, themes and issues in a range of texts;
· explore contexts and experience different times, cultures, viewpoints and situations in texts;
· read for enjoyment and nurture a lifelong love of literature.
Year 11 – Modules
Unit 1: The Study of Prose
Unit 2: Section A – The Study of Drama
Assessment
Unit 1: End of Year Examination (30%)
Year 12 – Modules
Unit 2: Section B – The Study of Poetry
Unit 3: The Study of Shakespeare (Controlled Assessment)
Assessment
Unit 2: End of Year Examination (50%)
Unit 3: Controlled Assessment (20%)
At least 40% of the assessment must be taken at the end of the course as terminal assessment.