English Literature

Course summary

English Literature is one of the most intriguing A-levels in the curriculum. If you want to grow your critical thinking skills and share a love of reading, then this course is designed for you. Get ready to form your own opinions about writing and build a detailed understanding of social and cultural issues that affect our lives today. Immerse yourself in the world of poetry, prose and drama, making meaning from the worlds created by writers past and present, and link them to the future. You will explore Gothic, American or Dystopian worlds, as well as more traditional texts, including the bard himself, Shakespeare! Visits to the theatre and places associated with the texts you are studying are also an important part of preparing for the examinations