b'English LiteratureA LEVEL 5 GCSEs(including English and Maths) at Grade 4 or aboveAwarded by PearsonWhat will I study? What can I do next?This course covers all three literary genres - drama, poetry andAn A Level qualification in prose. You will study a wide range of texts from different literaryEnglish Literature can lead to periods, exploring how writers shape meaning and how they area wide range of opportunities. influenced by social, historical, cultural and political contexts.TheYou may choose to progress texts currently studied on this course are:onto a degree course. There are Tragic Drama (Othello - William Shakespeare; A Streetcar Namedmany potential options such Desire - Tennessee Williams) as English Literature, English Prose - Theme: Science and Society (Frankenstein - Mary Shelley;Studies, Creative Writing, Never Let Me Go - Kazuo Ishiguro) Journalism, Law and many other disciplinesPoetry (The Romantic Poets; Contemporary Poetry) Studying English Literature Coursework Essay (a thematic comparison of two texts of yourcan also help you pursue own choice) a career in a wide range of industries, including marketing, How will I be assessed? advertising, commercial media, There are three exam units which are assessed at the end of theentertainment, research, second year. You will also produce a coursework essay which iseducation, social work and worth 20% of the qualification. many other areas.Paper 1(Drama) 2 hours 15 minutes (60 marks - 30%)Paper 2(Prose) 1 hour 15 minutes (40 marks - 20%) Paper 3(Poetry)2 hours 15 minutes (60 marks - 30%)Coursework - 3000 word independent essay (60 marks - 20%)78'