| ENGLISH LITERATURE | ||||||||
| Department Members: | Mrs S. Campbell-Hanna- Head of Department
Mrs J. Duggan Miss J. Walker Dr. R. Bresland |
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| Aim of department: | Pupils in Pathway 1 will study GCSE English Literature (CCEA). This course encourages pupils to be enthusiastic, independent, imaginative, critical and analytical readers. Through interactive and specifically developed resources we aim to increase their enjoyment of reading, helping to nurture a lifelong love of literature. The course deepens pupils’ knowledge and understanding of a range of poetry, prose and drama, including texts by local and modern writers. Pupils explore the impact of language, structure and form in the texts. Connecting the texts’ ideas, themes and issues is another key focus. Pupils also learn how to explain settings, characters and themes creatively through social, cultural and historical contexts. They develop their ability to research, plan and prepare their responses using their own ideas and interests, as well as critical reading. | |||||||
| Timetable allocation: | Key Stage 4 | Key Stage 5 | ||||||
| 7 periods per week | 8 periods per week | |||||||
| Key Stage 4 Curriculum | ||||||||
| Year 11 | Exam Board | CCEA | ||||||
| Overview | Pupils following the Dennett Pathway will have an opportunity to study GCSE English literature. This course will be studied over a two-year period and pupils will be encouraged to: become critical readers of prose, drama and poetry; develop the ability to analyse the impact of language, structure and form in a range of texts; connect ideas, themes and issues in a range of texts; explore contexts and experience different times, cultures, viewpoints and situations in texts; and read for enjoyment and nurture a lifelong love of literature. | |||||||
| Unit Title | Assessment | Weighting | Availability | |||||
| Unit 1:
The Study of Prose |
External written
examination |
30% | Summer | |||||
| Year 12 | Exam Board | CCEA | ||||||
| Unit Title | Assessment | Weighting | Availability | |||||
| Unit 2:
The Study of Drama and Poetry |
External written
examination
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50%
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Summer | |||||
| Unit 3:
The Study of Shakespeare |
Unit 3: Controlled assessment | 20% | Summer | |||||
| Key Stage 5 Curriculum | ||||||||
| Year 13 | Exam Board | CCEA | ||||||
| Overview | Pupils will: study a wide range of interesting texts include modern, female, local authors and poets; study the Shakespearean genre: tragedy, comedy, problem or last plays; and complete an in-depth comparative study of two novels as coursework. Pupils will explore a wide range of literary texts written by Irish writers as well as literature from around the world. Pupils read texts from the canon alongside those of more modern writers. They learn about different critical approaches and how texts can reflect cultural meanings. Through engaging with a wide and challenging range of texts, pupils develop their interest in and enjoyment of literature. They also develop the skills of critical thinking, research and analysis, all of which are valued in further education as well as in the workplace. | |||||||
| Unit Title | Assessment | Weighting | Availability | |||||
| AS 1: The Study of
Poetry 1900–Present and Drama 1900–Present |
External written examination
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60% of AS
24% of A level |
Summer | |||||
| AS 2: The Study of
Prose Pre 1900 |
External written examination
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40% of AS
16% of A level |
Summer | |||||
| Year 14 | Exam Board | CCEA | ||||||
| Unit Title | Assessment | Weighting | Availability | |||||
| A2 1:
Shakespearean Genres |
External written examination
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20% of A level | Summer | |||||
| A2 2: The Study of
Poetry Pre 1900 and Unseen Poetry |
External written examination
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20% of A level
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Summer | |||||
| A2 3: Internal
Assessment
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Internal assessment
Students complete a 2500-word essay.
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20% of A level | Summer | |||||
| Careers Links: | ||||||||
| English Language and Literature are subjects that helps to develop many important skills and attributes. The close reading skills required help to develop both powers of analysis and independence of thought. As well as the more obvious professions of teaching and journalism, there are many others for which the study of English is an excellent preparation. Recently qualified students have gone to university to study a variety of subjects including: English Literature, Teaching, Fashion and Communication, SEN and Early Childhood Education, Computer Science, International Politics and Conflict Studies, Social Work, Biology, History, Health Studies, Drama, Criminology, Psychology, Law, Linguistics, Sociology and Speech and Language. | ||||||||
