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A2 Unit F663: Drama and Poetry pre-1800 (Closed text)
There are two sections to this unit: Section A: Shakespeare Section B: Drama and Poetry pre-1800
Section A: Shakespeare The focus of this section is the study of a Shakespeare play. Two essay questions are offered on each text; candidates answer one question on the play they have studied. Section B: Drama and Poetry pre-1800
This section requires candidates to explore contrasts, connections and comparisons between different literary texts. In their answers candidates must refer to one drama text and one poetry text from the lists of texts set for this section. There will be a choice of six different questions each with a different focus. Candidates must select one question, and base their answer on a comparative study, with substantial discussion of both texts. Candidates are required to show critical understanding in analysing ways in which structure, form and language shape meaning and demonstrate understanding of the significance and influence of the contexts in which literary texts are written and understood.
A2 Unit F664: Texts in Time (Coursework)
The aim of this internally-assessed unit is to encourage candidates to further develop research skills acquired at AS Level and to synthesise knowledge and understanding acquired through their studies in an extended individual study of literary texts across at least two of the genres of poetry, prose and drama. Centres and candidates must select texts in groupings that facilitate links or contrasts, in order to develop the ability to explore how texts illuminate and connect with each other.
Task requirement: Candidates are required to produce one extended essay of a maximum of 3000 words. The task should be designed to enable candidates to compare texts and cover all Assessment Objectives.
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