English Literature

(OCR Specification Code H472)

Course details:-

6 lessons a week - 5 hours of teaching time

TWO examinations at the end of Year 13 plus a coursework module

Paper 1 (40%) Drama and Poetry pre-1900

Paper 2 (40%) Comparative and Contextual Study

Paper 3 (20%) Literature post 1900 non-examined unit

Overview of course content: -

Year 12 Topics • The Merchant’s Tale • The Duchess of Malfi • Women in Literature: Mrs Dalloway • Close study poetry post 1900 Year 13 Topics • Hamlet or The Tempest • Comparative novel for Women in Literature • By the Bog of Cats and The Penelopiad

Skills acquired and future prospects:-

Studying English Literature at A Level will develop your analytical skills, the ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, enable you to compare texts and to consider the significance of a range of contexts, as well give you the opportunity to explore different interpretations.

English Literature at A Level is a very highly regarded facilitating subject for a wide range of degrees including English, History, Foreign Languages, Law and Medicine.