English Literature
Course summary
Component 1 - Shakespeare and Other Drama: The study of one play by Shakespeare and one other drama text. Component 2 - Prose: The study of two thematically linked prose texts, at least one of which will be pre-1900. Component 3 - Poetry Anthology and Unseen poems: The study of a range of poetry to prepare students to respond to modern poetry in examination, and the study of a work by a named poet. Component 4 - Coursework: The study of two texts which may be poetry, prose or drama chosen by students from a wide range of titles. These will be linked in some way, for example by theme or author.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
English Literature | Grade 6 in English Literature | — |
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6 in English Literature
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Assessment
Component 1- Drama 2 hour examination, 30 % of A Level marks. Component 2- Prose 1 hour examination, 20 % of A Level marks. Component 3- Poetry 2 hour examination, 20 % of A Level marks. Component 4- Coursework Comparative essay with a total word count of 2500 to 3000 words. 20% of A Level marks.
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