English Literature

Course summary

The course builds on the GCSE skills of responding to a range of literary texts, seeking to broaden and deepen students’ understanding of the writer’s art and of the interpretation of texts and their times. This is a demanding and enjoyable course, requiring students to think independently about their reading and to present convincing and well-supported opinions. Additionally, the course develops understanding of human and social concepts as well as the analysis of the ways in which these are expressed.