English Literature

Assessment

Paper 1: Love through the Ages - A study of three texts: poetry, prose and a Shakespeare play. Assessment - Written examination: 3 hours, 75 marks, 40% of A’ level Paper 2: Texts in shared contexts - Option 2A: World War 1 and its aftermath. A study of three texts: one prose, one poetry and one drama. Assessment - Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes, Open book, • 75 marks, 40% of A’ level Critical Study - Comparative critical study of two texts, at least one of which must have been written pre-1900. One extended essay (2500 words) and a bibliography. 50 marks, 20% of A’ level, assessed by teachers and moderated by AQA.