English Literature

Assessment

• Across the course you will study two thematic units culminating in two examinations: ‘Love Through the Ages’ and ‘Modern Times’. You will also produce a piece of comparative coursework on two texts of your choice, linked thematically (word count 2500 / 20% of total marks). Set texts include: • One Shakespeare play (Othello) • Pre-1900 poetry and prose (e.g. Tess of the D’Urbervilles) • Three post-1945 texts including prose, drama and poetry (e.g. The Handmaid’s Tale; A Streetcar Named Desire) Theatre visits and study of filmed versions of the texts form part of our course; opportunities to attend related academic lectures and educational trips are also offered.