1. English Literature
Exam board: Edexcel

2. ‘I believe in intuitions and inspirations
‘I believe in intuitions and inspirations. I sometimes feel that I am right. I do not know that I am.’

3. Albert Einstein ( )
‘Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.’ ’It is, strictly speaking, a real factor in scientific research.’

4. ‘Studying English Literature has made me realise some of life’s deeper meanings, broadening my understanding of the world around me.’
Current Year 13 student at The Forest
Make new discoveries
Develop empathy
Think critically

5. English Literature is one of the Russell Group’s 8 ‘facilitating subjects’

6. English Literature at The Forest
A-Level results 2017:
70% A*-B

7. The A Level Course - Overview
Two-year course
No AS Level
Exams Summer 2020
One coursework piece
Range of forms

8. Course Outline

10. Additionally, you will study:
A total of 8 texts
Additionally, you will study:
Unseen Poetry and
Shakespeare: A Critical Anthology - Tragedy
The prose texts are linked by theme – we have chosen Science and Society
The coursework texts also need to be linked – by theme, movement, author or period.

11. Thank you for listening
We hope to see you in September