A Level English Literature | OCR (H472)

This course has been designed to develop the knowledge and passion for English Literature through the study of a broad and enriching collection of literary texts. In order to succeed, students are expected to read a wide range of texts – both as part of the course and as complimentary texts to demonstrate wider reading.

The course also encourages the development of being able to engage critically and creatively with the wide selection of texts being covered and how to respond to any of these texts in a manner that is both insightful and evaluative.

As part of the course, pupils will learn to engage with wider contextual factors and be conscious of the different ways of interpreting key ideas and themes behind a literary text.

• Component 1 (exam): Drama and poetry pre-1900
• Component 2 (exam): Comparative and contextual study. The Gothic
• Component 3 (coursework): Literature post-1900.

Assessment

Component 1: 2 hours 30mins – 60 marks – 40% – Closed text

Component 2: 2 hours 30mins – 60 marks – 40% – Closed text

Component 3: 40 marks – 20%

Progression Routes

A Level English Literature has always been a qualification that is looked upon with enthusiasm by universities, colleges and employers. Outside of the more traditional career paths – such as teaching, journalism and publishing – English Literature is a fantastic qualification for complimenting career paths that require the skills of articulation and critical analysis that are such fundamental parts of being a successful English Literature student.

Additional Information

Students will be required to purchase – in advance – individual copies of the texts being studied. Likewise, all students will be required to purchase folders suitable for holding the substantial quantities of content that will accumulate as the course progresses.