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Sir John Lawes School
English Literature
Board: AQA (7712)
INTRODUCTION
If you are enthusiastic about reading, enjoy discussion, appreciate a challenge, and want to learn more
about human beings and their relationships, then A Level English Literature may be a good choice for you.
A Level English Literature has many advantages:
It is a very well respected A Level for university entrance or entry into the workplace.
It complements a wide range of other A Level subjects.
The A Level English Literature curriculum is broad and interesting.
Its skills are vital for success in all walks for life. The ability to read and respond to demanding material,
and the ability to write fluently and cogently is equally important to doctors, lawyers, scientists, linguists
and artists.
It is very well taught at SJL. Students make excellent progress, and the faculty has an impressive
history of results including 17% A*, 37% A*/A and 77% A*/B grades in the most recent full exam series
in 2023, and 125 A* grades in total in the last ten years.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
We would expect you to achieve an APS of 4.5 or above and a Grade 6 at GCSE in either English
Literature or English Language to study for an English Literature A Level. Grade 6 or above at GCSE in
both English Literature and English Language would be desirable.
COURSE CONTENT
The study of English Literature allows students to develop strong analytical skills by studying a range of
texts across different genres, centuries, and from authors of various backgrounds, ages and genders.
You will study a range of texts, from traditional literature and poetry, to new and very exciting literary
examples from our own time. In addition, you will learn how authors use language to create meaning and
you will explore the social, cultural and historical contexts within which the texts were written. You will also
learn how to write cogent and well-structured academic arguments in response to literature and develop
group-work and speaking skills.
