English Literature

Course summary

Engage in debate covering cutting edge and controversial issues generated through drama, poetry and prose. Closely analyse texts examining form, language and theme. Become a critic, persuading readers of the wonder of the text. Join the longest debate in civilisation . . . Plato wanted to ban poets . . . States try to suppress writers . . . Literature is dangerous. Think you can handle it? Be warned: it changes people. Due to Government changes to curriculum policy from September 2015, this subject will require all units (both AS and A2) to be assessed at the end of Year 13. However, our intention is for students to take the standalone AS qualification at the end of Year 12.