English Literature

Assessment

Component 01 - Drama and Poetry pre-1900- 40% Component 1 has a focus on pre-1900 texts such as Shakespeare, Rossetti and Ibsen. Written paper - 60 marks - Closed text - 2 hours 30 minutes Component 02 - Comparative and contextual study – 40% Component 2 will have a focus on a specific genre such as The Gothic or Dystopian Literature. Close reading in chosen genre plus comparative and contextual study from chosen genre Written paper - 60 marks - Closed text - 2 hours 30 minutes Component 03 - Literature post-1900 – 20% Component 3 will include modern poetry, drama and prose. Critical piece OR re-creative writing piece with commentary Comparative essay – synoptic assessment Non examined assessment - 40 marks