GCSE ENGLISH LITERATURE

During this course you will have the opportunity to:

Read and understand a variety of writing in English.

During the course you will study the following topics:

• A play by William Shakespeare
• A pre-1914 novel
• A range of modern and pre-1914 poetry.
• A 20th Century drama
• Other texts prescribed for use in English.

The course is taught as an integrated part of English lessons but it is a separate course leading to a separate qualification.

During the course you will be expected to complete the following coursework assignments – two of which also contribute to the English Language GCSE.

• Drama published before 1914 (Shakespeare) – crossover with English Language
• Prose published before 1914 – crossover with English Language
• 20th Century drama

These will all contribute to your final examination grade. In addition you will be expected to complete homework relevant to your course of study on a weekly basis. Your homework will help you to build up knowledge and techniques essential for successful examination performance.

The examination board in this subject is: AQA

The levels of entry available to you in this subject are: Foundation and Higher Tier
G-C C-A*
The assessment for this subject is:

Coursework: number of pieces 3 30% of final mark
Final examination: number of exams 1 70% of final mark

If you would like more information about this subject you should see:

Mrs Williams – Head of English

Who should choose this subject?

All students will study this subject.