English Literature

Course summary

Candidates are required to show knowledge and understanding of a range of literary texts and to evaluate them critically. Students will be expected to engage with the ways in which meaning is shaped, as well as demonstrating understanding of the significance and influence of the contexts in which these texts are written and received. Furthermore, they will be assessed on their ability to draw appropriate connections within and between texts and to explore alternative interpretations of meaning. The course is designed to enable students to build upon their existing analytical skills from their GCSE study, as well as immersing them in different genres and styles of writing, so that they can approach the unseen element of the examination with confidence.