English Literature

Course summary

At A level, English Literature allows students to explore texts in depth alongside the considerations of genre, social and political contexts, authors’ intentions and personal opinion. Students are invited to explore a range of texts from Shakespeare to the 21st century and learn how texts can help understand the human condition. Students read and explore plays, prose, novels, short stories, and poetry and develop their own analytical writing skills. The study of English Literature allows students to develop their worldviews, compare perspectives and representations and critically appreciate their consumption of media and literature.