Course Content: AS Level Students will study two novels (at least one post - 1990) and two poetry texts from 1800 - 1945. One question will involve comparing aspects of narrative across three texts. Two drama texts from the genre of tragedy (one by Shakespeare) will be studied for coursework. Course Content: A2 Level Students will study at least three texts linked to the genre of the Gothic or the Pastoral. For coursework students compare two texts of their choice and apply an aspect of a pre - released critical anthology to a further literary text. Year one: 1. Aspects of Narrative (30%) 2. Dramatic genres (20%) Year two: 3. Texts and Genres (30%) 4. Further and independent reading (20%)

English Literature can be used to gain entry to university in combination with other subjects.