English Literature

Course summary

A Level English Literature invites scholars to delve into some big questions regarding the complexities of the human experience. For example what constitutes a tragedy? Who is responsible for a figures downfall: society? The individual? Fate? Why do humans protest? Why and how to individuals and group exploit power? What conditions cause humans to rebel? What conditions produce criminals? Who is ultimately responsible for criminal behaviour: the individual, family, society, the state? Who is this suitable for? • You are an avid reader who would love to learn more about literature • You enjoy expressing your opinion and creating convincing arguments • You want to keep the doors open for options in the future – English Literature is a valued qualification by universities and hugely respected by employers What will I be studying? Year 12 – Tragedy: King Lear or Othello, Tess of the D’Urbervilles, Death of a Salesman Year 13 – Political and Social Protest: The Handmaid’s Tale, Kite Runner, William Blake or Crime: Oliver Twist, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Oscar Wilde/George Crabbe/Robert Browning What subjects go with English Literature? Scholars often study a further humanities or a social science. Where could it lead me? Being such a broad topic, you’re bound to find a specific area of interest. Writer, Publisher, Journalist, Teacher, Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, Film and TV, Finance. Trips: Theatre trips both locally and nationally. You will enjoy a minimum of 4 productions