English Literature A Level

Prospective scholars can apply directly to us via our website which can be found using the following link: https://astreaacademysheffield.applicaa.com/year12

We welcome as many applications as possible

A Level English Literature invites scholars to delve into some big questions regarding the complexities of the human experience. For example what constitutes a tragedy? Who is responsible for a figures downfall: society? The individual? Fate? Why do humans protest? Why and how to individuals and group exploit power? What conditions cause humans to rebel? What conditions produce criminals? Who is ultimately responsible for criminal behaviour: the individual, family, society, the state?

Who is this suitable for?

You are an avid reader who would love to learn more about literature

You enjoy expressing your opinion and creating convincing arguments

You want to keep the doors open for options in the future - English literature is a valued qualification by universities and hugely respected by employers

What will I be studying?

Year 12 – Tragedy: King Lear or Othello, Tess of the D’Urbervilles, Death of a Salesman

Year 13 – Political and Social Protest: The Handmaid’s Tale, Kite Runner, William Blake or Crime: Oliver Twist, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Oscar Wilde/George Crabbe/Robert Browning

How will I be assessed? You will be assessed at the end of Year 13

Paper 1: Literary Genres: 3 Essays on 3 texts. 2 hours 30 minutes 40%

Paper 2: Texts and Genres: 3 Essays on 3 texts & 1 unseen extract. 3 hours 40%

NEA: Coursework 2 x 1500 word essays applying literary theory to a novel & poetry 20%

Grade 6 in English Literature

What subjects go with English literature? Scholars often study a further humanities or a social science.

Where could it lead me? Being such a broad topic, you’re bound to find a specific area of interest. Writer, Publisher, Journalist, Teacher, Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, Film and TV, Finance.

Trips Theatre trips both locally and nationally. You will enjoy a minimum of 4 productions!