English Literature

Course summary

The English Literature A level course will challenge, engage and nurture students’ understanding of a range of literary genres and texts. Students need to be enthusiastic readers and critics, able to analyse core texts as well as evaluate wider critical writing. Candidates will need to develop a comprehensive understanding of social, historical and cultural context in order to fully appreciate literary periods ranging from early modern (e.g. Shakespeare) to contemporary literature. Teachers will recommend relevant additional reading, including relevant study guides for the core texts.