Why study this course? It will enable you to develop your interest in and enjoyment of English literature, through reading widely, critically and independently, across centuries, genre and gender. You will develop the ability to communicate clearly using appropriate terminology and accurate and coherent written expression. Such skills are valued highly by higher education institutions and employers. What will you study? You will develop methods of exploring and understanding a range of writers and different genres of literature. You will learn to understand the importance of the historical context of texts. Course components Texts include the dramatic and tragic Othello, Death of a Salesman, Kite-Runner, the poetry of Keats, and the dystopian and thought-provoking The Handmaid’s Tale. All texts will be studied in detail in class but we will also expect you to be an avid reader to develop your knowledge and understanding. You will also complete a non-examined unit (coursework), where you will have to choose two different texts and explore each one under a different critical lens. Future Pathways English Literature can be studied as a single subject in higher education. Alternatively it can be a foundation for study in any arts-based subject. With English Literature A-Level you could go straight into employment. There are opportunities for training in careers such as journalism, the media, the law or even teaching. Studying this subject shows future employers that you are able to read between the lines, think analytically and research around the history and contexts of texts.