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What is the course content and how is it assessed?
Paper 1: Drama - 9ET0/01
Written Exam. 2hr 15mins. 30% of A Level.
Section A: Shakespeare – one essay question, incorporating ideas from critical reading (35 marks).
Section B: Other Drama – one essay question (25 marks).
Paper 2: Prose - 9ET0/02
Written Exam. 1 hr. 20% of A Level.
One comparative essay question from a choice of two on thematically linked novels (40 marks).
Paper 3: Poetry - 9ET0/03
Written Exam. 2hr 15 mins. 30% of A Level.
Section A: Post-2000 specified poetry: one comparative essay on named poem from Anthology and an
unseen contemporary poem (30 marks).
Section B: Pre- or post-1900 poetry: one essay question (30 marks).
Coursework - 9ET0/04
Internally assessed. 20% of A Level. Externally moderated.
One extended comparative essay referring to two texts (2500-3000 words – 60 marks.)
Chosen texts must be linked by theme, movement, author or period. Texts may be selected from poetry,
drama, prose or literary non-fiction.
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