What is English Literature? An English Literature A Level provides a cornerstone for any subject that requires extended academic writing. In terms of content, an English Literature A Level compliments a diverse range of subjects including History, Sociology, Philosophy, Drama and Psychology. Where can English Literature lead me? English Literature A Level is highly regarded by all universities and will be a requirement for English Literature degree courses, as well as many Media and Communications courses. English Literature can help prepare students for a vast range of career paths including jobs in media, publishing, teaching, law, academia and journalism. An English Literature A Level will also, hopefully, engender a lifelong passion for literature and the arts. Structure of the Course At Glyn School the exam board we study is Edexcel; all the information regarding the course can be found on the Pearson education website. A Level examination: • Unit 1: 2 hour examination worth 30% of qualification. • Unit 2: 1 hour examination worth 20% of qualification. • Unit 3: 2 hour examination worth 30% of qualification. • Unit 4: Coursework essay worth 20% of qualification. Course Outline • Unit 1: Drama: Study of William Shakespeare’s ‘Othello’ and Tennessee Williams’ ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ • Unit 2: Prose: Comparison of Atwood’s ‘A Handmaid’s Tale’ and Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein’. • Unit 3: Poetry: one question on a range of Romantic poetry. One question on comparing a selection of post-2000 poetry with an unseen poem from the same period. • Unit 4: Coursework: A comparative essay - teachers will have free range of texts.