English Literature GCSE - The Course

Each lesson of the English Literature GCSE begins with a set of clearly stated objectives and an explanation of its place in the overall programme of study. Effective learning is encouraged through frequent activities and self-assessment questions, and there is guidance for the preparation of coursework.

There are nine tutor-marked assignments.

Key Topics Covered

The English Literature GCSE course is divided into eight modules, the first two covering general aspects and the others dealing with set texts:

• Literary Analysis
• Essay Technique
• Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet
• Chaucer: 'The General Prologue' to the Canterbury Tales
• Thomas Hardy: Far From the Madding Crowd
• Willy Russell: Educating Rita
• The War Poets 1914-1918: Up the line to Death
• George Orwell: 1984

The Syllabus

This course prepares students for AQA-SEG GCSE English Literature syllabus 2495X, for examinations in 2005 and later years. We have chosen this syllabus as it is the most suited to personalised learning

Assessment is by one written paper (70%) and coursework (30%).

Special Requirements

A reasonable level of proficiency in written English is assumed.

Coursework

All students need to submit a folder of coursework based on three texts. Full guidance is given in the course.