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    Non-exam assessment — Eduqas A-Level English Literature

    Non-exam assessment explained

    Non-exam assessment covers 10 specification points, including Pursue wider reading during the course and Undertake independent and sustained study of….

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    1. In this specification, non-exam assessment enables learners to: pursue wider reading during the course
    2. In this specification, non-exam assessment enables learners to: undertake independent and sustained study of literary texts
    3. In this specification, non-exam assessment enables learners to: undertake research in exploring contextual factors that have helped shape the production and reception of texts, including literary traditions of texts
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    1. In this specification, non-exam assessment enables learners to: select material that is culturally, personally and academically relevant
    2. In this specification, non-exam assessment enables learners to: research other interpretations of texts
    3. In this specification, non-exam assessment enables learners to: explore connections and comparisons between texts in greater depth and detail
    4. In this specification, non-exam assessment enables learners to: plan, draft and edit work.
    5. It is not expected that complete critical works will be studied in preparation for this component, but learners should engage with literary sources.
    6. It is important that learners give sufficient emphasis to their own reading of the texts and that they make clear how other readings have informed their response.
    7. Other readings should be engaged with, not simply explained or used as endorsement of the candidates’ own views.

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