English Literature

Assessment

At Wyedean, we follow the Eduqas English Literature A-level syllabus. This course includes modern novels, Shakespeare, texts in context, texts in time, literary connections, and reading for meaning. Listed below is the syllabus at a glance: Component 1: 30% 2-hour examination (open text) Poetry Section A: Poetry pre-1900 (William Blake) Section B: Poetry post-1900 (Larkin and Duffy) A Level. Component 2: 30% 2-hour examination (closed book) Drama Section A: Shakespeare The Tempest Section B: ‘Doctor Faustus’ and ‘Enron.’ Component 3: 20%: 2-hour examination Unseen texts Section A: Unseen Prose. Section B: Unseen Poetry. Component 4: 20%: Coursework Prose Study – ‘Jane Eyre’ and modern prose (student choice).