English Literature AQA
Introduction This course is compulsory for all pupils. The GCSE in English Literature is recognised to improve the pupils’ cultural awareness and develop their reading skills. It will be of particular interest to pupils who enjoy reading and literature, however, we hope that it will also foster an appreciation of literature within pupils who may not consider themselves as natural or confident readers. The principal aim of the English Literature course is to enable pupils to read a wide range of classic literature fluently to develop a good understanding of the written word. In doing this, pupils are required to make literary and historical connections across their reading, applying existing and new knowledge to explore fully the meanings in texts. The course encourages pupils to read widely so as to enhance their appreciation of the depth and power of English literary heritage. By the end of the course, pupils will be able to write accurately, effectively and analytically about their reading, using Standard English. They will have acquired a wide vocabulary, including grammatical terminology and other literary and linguistic terms required to analyse and explore the content.
Examinations
Paper 1: 40% (no tier)
Paper 2: 60% (no tier)
19th Century Novel (1 hr 45 mins) Section A: Shakespeare: (Macbeth) Section B: Dickens: A Christmas Carol
Modern Texts and Poetry (2 hrs 15 mins) Section A: J.B. Priestley: An Inspector Calls Section B: Poetry Anthology: Power and Conflict Section C: Unseen Poetry
6
Made with FlippingBook Learn more on our blog