English Literature

Assessment

There are two public examinations which account for 80% of the final A-Level Grade. Across these papers you will do both close and broad readings of The Tempest, a close reading of an unseen Gothic passage, and evaluative responses to general statements about literature which draws upon your readings of Ibsen, Rossetti/Milton, Stoker and Carter. The other 20% is made up from your coursework submission. You chose three modern texts (poetry/drama/prose), then write a close reading of one and a comparison of the others on a theme of your choice.