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English literature

1. English Literature at A Level Emily Brontë Sebastian Barry Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Elizabeth Barrett Browning William Shakespeare Wilfred Owen Toni Morrison

2. Why Choose English at A Level? “It’s great if you enjoy reading lots of novels and plays and I love the range of texts and eras you study. I’ve got really good at understanding poetry and it’s given me confidence to write some of my own poems.” “You get to discuss your reading and share ideas with other interested students. We studied a variety of texts and I loved ‘Othello’.” “You develop your analytical skills through wider reading, discussion and writing and this is what makes literature so interesting.” “You begin to make links with history, society, politics, philosophy, religion, morality and science. Learning about the context of the books is really important but also very interesting.” “If you want to read English at University.” “I believe English Literature will be of benefit to you in any future career path.”

3. Course Specification Year 12 Term 1 LOVE THROUGH THE AGES   SHAKESPEARE CORE TEXT: Othello /The Taming of the Shrew /Measure for Measure/The Winter’s Tale     PROSE Persuasion/Jane Eyre/ Wuthering Heights /The Awakening/Tess of the D'Urbervilles/ The Great Gatsby /A Room with a View/The   Go-Between/Rebecca /Atonement Term 2 POETRY ANTHOLOGY AQA edition Anthology of Pre-1900 Love Poetry Through the Ages   UNSEEN POETRY PRACTICE Term 3 REVISION INTERNAL EXAMS SUMMER COURSE TEACHER 1 TO COMMENCE BACKGROUND TO WW1 TEACHER 2 TO INTRODUCE NEA

4. Course Specification Year 13 Term 1 TEXTS IN SHARED CONTEXT: WW1 AND ITS AFTERMATH   PROSE A Long Long Way / Return of the Soldier/All Quiet on the Western Front/Strange Meeting/Farewell to Arms/Goodbye to All That/ First Casualty/Life Class   NON-EXAMINATION ASSESSMENT (Coursework) PROSE/POETRY/DRAMA Two texts, one must be pre-1900. Pre 1900 taught text: A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen. Comparative text: Independent student choice Single essay: 2500 words     Term 2 DRAMA Oh What a Lovely War / Journey’s End / Accrington Pals/Blackadder/My Boy Jack     UNSEEN PROSE EXTRACTS WW1   POETRY Penguin Anthology of WWI Poetry / Oxford Book of War Poetry / The Collected War Poems of Wilfred Owen , Stallworthy Edition    UNSEEN POETRY- LOVE THROUGH THE AGES Term 3 REVISION OF ALL SIX TEXTS AND UNSEEN PRACTICE A LEVEL EXAMINATIONS  

5. What are the Expectations of the English Department? A level demands focus and effort from day one. There will be tests throughout the course in September, November and June. Aim to excel from the outset; success in Year 12 will: Enhance UCAS applications/references Ease the burden of revision in Year 13

6. What are the Expectations of the English Department? That You: Arrive with at least two grade 7s in English Read, research, make notes for each lesson Meet regular essay deadlines Develop wider reading (you will receive a current reading list appropriate to the course) Gain a minimum Grade C at the end of Year 12 to proceed to Year 13

7. What are the Expectations of the English Department? You should demonstrate active involvement by: Participating in class discussion/debate Joining in seminars/student led presentations Joining us on theatre trips, study days and educational excursions, whether these are in person or online due to COVID

8. Why Choose English at St. Michael’s? You are taught by dedicated and experienced teachers. You are stimulated by the ideas of other bright students. We have a well-stocked library: special collection of A level support materials. There are opportunities for study days and theatre trips, whether these are live or online due to COVID. We consistently gain excellent results…

9. Results 2019 2018 2017 100% A*- C pass rate 100% A*- C pass rate 100% A*- C pass rate 90%A* - B pass rate (20%+ A*) 90%A* - B pass rate (20%+ A*) 89% A* - B pass rate (20%+ A*)

10. Media Law Public Services Teaching Publishing Journalism You develop the insight of an artist, the analytical precision of a scientist and the persuasiveness of a lawyer – choose English Literature.