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A Level English

Subject Code:           5110

English Literature at AS/A Level is an option for pupils who have successfully studied it at KS4 and, exceptionally, by other pupils who are recommended by their English teacher.  An “A” grade in KS4 English would be a strong necessity in such cases.

Modules


AS-1
Title-The study of Drama. 
Shakespeare is now assessed through coursework.
There is a study of paired drama texts by a twentieth century playwright also assessed by coursework.

2500 words. 20%.

AS-2
Title- The study of Poetry written after 1800 and the study of Prose 1800-1945.
There is now a study of paired poets. 
Closed book.  

2 hours. 30%.

A2-1
Title-The study of Poetry 1300-1800 and Drama.
There is now a study of paired drama texts.
Section B is closed book.

2 hours. 25%

A2-2
Title-The study of Prose-theme –based.
Post 1990 prose is now studied and assessed through extract-based analysis.
Section A open book. Section B closed book.

2 hours. 25%.
Re-sit modules are available in January of the year following the June series.