English Literature

Course summary

English Literature suits students with a love of reading and writing, and who enjoy analytical discussion about challenging, contemporary topics such as race, cultural difference and sexuality. It will prepare students for a career in academia, politics, journalism, advertising or law. You will look at different texts from across the canon of English literature and beyond. Most lessons will involve debate, discussion, offering and challenging interpretations as well as close linguistic analysis of language and form and how they shape meaning. Love through the ages Texts in shared contexts Texts across time