English Literature

Assessment

Component 1: Drama and Poetry pre-1900 (40%) • Written exam paper of 2 hours & 30 minutes • Closed text • Three texts are studied and choices include: Shakespeare/Drama/Poetry Component 2: Comparative and Contextual Study (40%) • Written exam paper of 2 hours & 30 minutes • Closed text • Learners choose one topic area and study two whole texts: ▪ American Literature 1880–1940; ▪ The Gothic; Dystopia; ▪ Women in Literature; ▪ The Immigrant Experience Component 3: Literature post-1900 (20%) • Coursework (3,000 words) • Two tasks with a choice of close reading critical analysis OR re-creative writing with commentary & a comparative essay