English Literature

Assessment

In English Literature, there is no coursework, with the course being assessed through terminal examination. This takes three parts: •an unseen examination (1 hour 15 minutes – 25% of final grade), during which candidates must write a critical commentary on an extract which they have never come across before. •a set-text, closed-book examination (1 hour 30 minutes – 50% of final grade) on a novel and collection of poetry studied during the course. •a set-text, open-book examination (45 minutes – 25% of final grade) on a play studied during the course.