English Literature

Assessment

Throughout the two years, you will study an exciting range of poetry, prose and drama. Most of the course is examined at the end of two years but, in the Upper Sixth, there will also be a coursework element worth 20% of the final mark, which will reinforce university skills of research and editing. You will learn how to analyse a text like a professional literary critic and how to express your insights convincingly. You will think about language, structure, the context in which a text was written and the context in which you read it, and how texts compare with other works. You will be involved in lively discussions and debates in class and will have the opportunity to argue the case for your own personal interpretations in your essays.