CCC Neale-Wade 6th Form Prospectus - Flipbook - Page 12
ENGLISH LITERATURE
A LEVEL
A LEVEL
Do you ever get lost in the world of a book and wonder ‘How
was this world shaped?’, ‘What influenced the author to cra
the setting in such a way?’, ‘Where did the idea for this
character come from?’, If so, English literature is a course you
will find attractive.
Studying French is an exciting and engaging opportunity to
further your language skills and knowledge of the French
speaking world. Through social, intellectual and cultural
themes you will be able to develop your linguistic knowledge
and cultural understanding of the countries and communities
where these languages are spoken.
About the course:
Do you enjoy reading and discussing great works of literature?
Do you want to expand your ability to debate and argue a point?
During your study of English literature, you will explore eight texts
ranging from poetry, drama, and prose, across a range of periods.
These texts encourage readers to consider the portrayal of some of
the most universal human emotions and experiences. In exploring
these texts, we think about writers’ methods, but significantly
authorial cra and how they have been shaped to create meaning.
Your own independent reading will be crucial throughout the course
but particularly in the coursework unit when you will have the
opportunity to choose your own texts to research and write about.
As such, you need to be self-motivated, conscientious and, above
all, a committed reader with interesting interpretations and the
confidence to express them.
You will study the following texts:
u Brighton Rock - Graham Greene
u Atonement - Ian McEwan
u The Rime of the Ancient Mariner - Samuel Taylor Coleridge
u Death of a Salesman - Arthur Miller
u Tess of the D’Urbervilles - Thomas Hardy
u King Lear - William Shakespeare
You will also study two additional texts of your own choice.
You could take this course with other advanced level courses to
prepare for higher education in English studies or more general
higher education courses.
With further training, you could go into a job related to English
literature such as: writer, journalist, law, politics, careers of
conscience such as working for a charity, public relations, teacher,
academic, content provider, media, work in theatre and
entertainment.
Course Specific Entry Requirements:
You will need a GCSE grade 6 in English.
Examination Board
AQA
12
FRENCH
An opportunity to study film and literature will further immerse you
in the culture. Topics include:
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Social issues and trends
Being a young person in a French-speaking society
Political, intellectual and artistic culture
Understanding the French-speaking world
Social issues and trends: diversity and difference
Political, intellectual and artistic culture:
France 1940−50: the occupation and post-war years
Studying languages can lead to higher education and further
language study. It can provide access to careers in business,
commerce and industry, travel and tourism, teaching and research,
journalism, translation and interpreting. Learning languages also
helps with gaining more from leisure and cultural experiences.
Course Specific Entry Requirements:
You will need a GCSE grade 6 in French.
Examination Board
EDUQAS
