English Literature

Assessment

Component 1 (40% A Level) Written Examination (2 hours 30 minutes) One question on Shakespeare and one question comparing a pre-1900 drama text with a pre1900 poetry text. Component 2 (40% A Level) Written Examination (2 hours 30 minutes) First question involves analysis of unseen extract. Second question involves comparison of two novels from selected topic area. Component 3 (20% A Level) Coursework Essay 1: Closed reading of extract Essay 2: Essay involving comparison of two chosen texts. All examinations are closed texts (no books are allowed in the exam).