English Literature

Course summary

You will study a selection of prose, poetry and drama texts from a range of different periods. The focus will be the development of critical skills and understanding of the contexts in which texts are produced together with consideration of a variety of possible interpretations of them. You will learn to compare texts which are thematically linked and gain confidence in your use of literary and critical concepts. In addition, you will be given the tools to enable you to respond with assurance to texts which are previously unseen. You will develop research skills through an independent, extended comparative study where you will foster an appreciation of cultural and contextual influences upon readers and writers