In the first year of the course, you will be supported to make the move from
GCSE study to A Level. You will also study poetry, prose and drama under the
broad topic ‘Aspects of Tragedy’. This includes a Shakespeare play, as well as a
variety of reading from different time periods and perspectives.
In the second year of the course, you will look at the impact of social and
political protest writing, working with unseen texts as well as a range of texts
from the 1800s to the 2000s.
You will also complete a piece of coursework
where you complete two longer pieces of writing: the content of these is guided
by your interests and a great opportunity to practise independent study skills
which will benefit you in university or other further study.
In addition, you will research the social, historical and political context
of texts, discuss critical opinions, and develop the ability to argue different
viewpoints. The course is taught in a friendly and supportive environment and
involves a mixture of class teaching, group work and research projects, with the
prospect of enrichment activities such as theatre visits.
