English Literature

Assessment

Component 01 - Shakespeare Drama and poetry pre 1900. Written exam 60 marks Closed text (2 hours 30 minutes), 40% of total A level Component 02 - Close reading in chosen topic area Comparative and contextual study from chosen topic area. Written exam 60 marks Closed text (2 hours 30 minutes) 40% of total A level Component 03 - Close reading coursework, Comparative essay Non-examined assessment Coursework 3000 words 40 marks (N/A), 20% of total A level Component 3 is a coursework element on literature post-1900. Students must submit a close reading or re-creative writing piece with commentary and a comparative essay of two texts. This component is worth 40 marks (20 per cent of the total A Level). Both the above exams are closed text (where books are not allowed).