English Literature

Assessment

Component One – Drama (30%) Assessment: Written examination, lasting 2 hours and 15 minutes. Open book – clean copies of the drama texts can be taken into the examination. The Critical Anthology must not be taken into the examination. A total of 60 marks are available (35 marks for Section A and 25 marks for Section B) A choice of two on their studied text for both Section A (Shakespeare) and Section B (Other drama) Component Two – Prose (20%) Assessment: Written examination, lasting 1 hour and 15 minutes. Worth 40 marks Open book – clean copies of the prose texts can be taken into the examination. One comparative essay question from a choice of two on their studied theme. Component Three – Poetry (30%) Assessment: Written examination, lasting 2 hours and 15 minutes. Open book – clean copies of the poetry texts can be taken into the examination. Two sections, 30 marks each · Students answer one question from a choice of two, comparing an unseen poem with a named poem from their studied contemporary text and one question from a choice of two on their studied movement/poet. Non-examined assessment (coursework) Assessment: Students produce one assignment ● One extended comparative essay referring to two texts (AO1, AO2, AO3, AO4, AO5 assessed) ● Advisory total word count is 2500–3000 words ● Total of 60 marks available.