English Literature
Head of Department: T.P. Hipperson, MA (Durham)
Course Specification: OCR
H071/H471
In studying literature pupils will be required to evaluate reflections on the human experience, as well as to develop precise critical and analytical skills. The English Literature course focuses upon key literary texts from a range of genres and periods. An enthusiasm for reading and a willingness to discuss texts in detail are essential requirements for this course. Pupils consider aspects of language such as style, tone and intention, as well as the social, political and cultural contexts in which the works were produced. The course therefore touches upon a wide range of disciplines, and develops the ability to present ideas with precision, both orally and on paper. Assessment is through both examination and coursework.
Pattern of Assessment
| AS Unit 1 F661 Poetry and Prose 1800-1945 2 hours written exam [30%] |
Detailed study of a poet. Detailed study of a novel. |
| AS Unit 2 F662 Literature Post-1900 Coursework Maximum 3000 words [20%] |
A folder is produced consisting of one or two essays on two texts published since 1900, and one text published since 1990. |
| A2 Unit 3 F663 Drama and Poetry Pre-1800 2 hours written exam [30%] |
Detailed study of a Shakespeare play. Comparative study of a play and a poet. |
| A2 Unit 4 F664 Texts in Time Coursework Maximum 3000 words [20%] |
Comparative essay covering three texts. (At least one drama text and one poet.) |
Pupils who opt to take English Literature to AS Level only will sit their examination in the Trinity Quarter of the Lower Sixth.