English

The AS comprises two modules: an examination worth 60% and a folder of coursework worth 40%. The examination is on a novel studied and on poetry ( Frost, Owen, Barret Browning etc) The coursework combines an essay on two novels and a detailed study of a section of literature commenting on the use of language and literary devices used by the author.

At A2 there is the same structure of coursework and examination weighting. Shakespeare, Chaucer and Marlowe are studied, along with a substantial coursework essay concentrating on more than one period of writing. There is much opportunity for independent research and study in this module.