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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ

English Literature

English Literature OCR (H072) (H472)

WHAT THIS COURSE OFFERS YOU

  • English Literature is a very flexible and adaptable subject so the possibilities are endless.
  • You will learn to analyse the structure and use of language and literary devices in a test, comment on a range of critical views on a text, identify and analyse the features of a specific genre, and construct an argument.   You will also learn about the social, historical and cultural context of the set texts.

 

  • You’ll enjoy this course if….
    • …you enjoy reading novels, poetry and plays and have a lively interest in culture and creativity.
    • …you have an enquiring mind and can work independently.
    • …you want to develop your understanding of the social, cultural and historical context in which literary texts are created.

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • 5 GCSE passes at G4 or higher.
  • G6 or above in GCSE English Literature and English Language.

 

ASSESSMENT / CORE MODULES

  • Paper 1 – Shakespeare/ Drama and Poetry Pre 1900
  • Paper 2 – Close Reading and Comparative Study
  • Paper 3 – Close Reading Comparative Essay (Non Examined Unit)

 

HOW WILL I BE TAUGHT?

  • Your study mainly involves preparation of the text for detailed discussion in class.
  • There are also group presentations on aspects of the texts such as theme or structure.
  • You will do research on the social and individual discussions with the teacher on coursework topics and essay practice for the written papers.
  • There will be theatre visits to see the plays studied.

 

FUTURE PATHWAYS

  • Careers may include management, research, consultancy, publishing, public services, media, education and advertising.