English Literature

Assessment

For English Literature A Level, you study drama, novels and poetry from various periods of history. This is a two-year linear qualification; all the assessment takes place during Year 13. The course has three parts. For Component 1 (Drama and poetry pre-1900) you study three texts. Component 2 (Comparative and contextual study) focuses on a topic such as Gothic Literature. For Component 3 (Literature post-1900) you study three literary texts, at least one of which will have been first published or performed in 2000 or later. Components 1 and 2 are assessed through written exams. Component 3 is assessed through coursework.