ENGLISH LITERATURE

What is the course about?

This course is about developing your interest in, and enjoyment of, literature by enabling you to read widely and providing you with the opportunity to express your opinions and justify your comments on texts.

What will I learn?

This course will enable you to:

• develop your interest and enjoyment in literature by reading widely

• gain an understanding of the traditions of English Literature

• communicate your response to a wide variety of texts and respond to texts of different types and periods

• make informed judgement on literary texts

• gain an understanding of cultural, historical and other influences on texts

When does the course start?

The course starts in September of each year.

How do I attend?

Normal daytime attendance.

Where applicable this subject may also be taken as a part time evening programme.

Who is the awarding Body?

AQA

How long does the course last?

The course is taught as a one year programme.

What does this course lead on to?

You may progress to A2 level.

AS + A2 levels are recognised qualifications for a wide range of courses in Higher Education.

What subject entry requirements are there?

We would like you to have a least a grade C in GCSE English and English Literature

Are there any other requirements?

How is the course assessed?

Units 1 and 3 are assessed through two examinations; Unit 2 (on Shakespeare) is assessed through coursework which comprises a 1500 word essay.

How much does the course cost?

Otherwise: To be confirmed.

Are there any exam fees?

Who should I contact for advice?

Gillian Costigan, Ext. 261(costigang@grimsby.ac.uk
Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education
Nuns Corner
Laceby Road
Grimsby
N E Lincs
DN34 5BQ

Tel: 01472 311222
Minicom (for hearing impaired/deaf): 01472 315532

Equal opportunities (statement)

The N.E.Lincs Sixth Form College Partnership guarantees to deal fairly with and effectively with all students, staff and visitors and offer equality of opportunity on the basis of age, creed, gender, impairment, learning difficulty, marital status, national origin, race, religion or sexuality. Students have the right to expect that this will apply to them without prejudice or discrimination and that they also have the obligation to deal fairly and effectively with other students and staff regardless of age, creed, gender, impairment, learning difficulty, marital status, national origin, race, religion or sexuality. The Partnership will endeavour to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act, Part IV, which requires public bodies to make every effort to support persons with disability.