English Literature

Assessment

Drama (examined) You will answer questions on a modern tragedy and a play by Shakespeare (supported by a set of critical essays). Examined components combined - 80% Prose (examined) You will compare two novels (one pre-1900) under the theme of Science and Society. Examined components combined - 80% Poetry (examined) You will compare an unseen modern poem with a poem from an antology and also answer a question on the work of a poet (or poets) writing before 1900. Examined components combined - 80% Coursework You will write a 2,500 word essay linking two further texts linked by one of the following: theme, movement, author or period. - 20%