English Literature

Assessment

Two examinations: Component 1: Aspects of Tragedy • Two essay questions on Shakespeare text • One essay question on a modern drama and poetry • 2 hours 30 minutes • 40% of qualification Component 2: Elements of Crime Writing • One essay question on an unseen Crime extract • One essay question on a single studied text • One essay question on two studied texts • 3 hours • 40% of qualification Component 3: Non Examination Assessment • Two extended coursework essays, each 1200-1500 words, one exploring a prose and one a poetry text through different critical perspectives. • 20% of qualification