1 - English Literature HL

Course summary

Why study English Literature? English Literature has the dual aspect benefits of learning how to formulate a critical and well-constructed argument, and of exploring how to examine, analyse and evaluate literary texts. The course design includes a wide variety of texts from across time, space, culture and genre; giving students the opportunity to immerse themselves in world literature. Skills developed and obtained in analysis, criticism, the reading of challenging materials and the construction of a written argument, will be transferable to a wide range of professions including journalism, law, politics, marketing and education.