English Literature

Assessment

Final assessment takes place at the end of the second year. COMPONENT 1: Shakespeare and drama and poetry pre-1900, 2 hours 30 mins closed-text examination, 40% of A Level. COMPONENT 2: Close reading in chosen topic area and Comparative and Contextual Study, 2 hours 30 mins closed-text examination, 40% of A Level. COMPONENT 3: Critical essay and comparative essay. Two essays (3000 words) coursework folder, 20% of A Level.