English Literature

Course summary

English Literature offers an opportunity like no other A Level: the chance to explore the lives, narratives, and worlds of others. Through reading some of the greatest works of the literary imagination, you will dive into strange and unique worlds, vicariously live lives that you never dreamed possible, and experience the joys and struggles of your fellow man. Through analyzing the literary canon, you will develop close analysis skills and your own unique interpretations of texts. You will cultivate a love of language and the writer’s craft. In classroom debates and critical discussions, you will be challenged to voice your own opinions. English Literature is both stimulating and interesting as it allows you a chance to actively engage with texts from different periods and cultures as well as giving you a foundation for the major ideas underpinning the way we live today. This course is for any student with an interest in literature and enjoys reading a range of texts across the ages, exploring them analytically and contextually at GCSE. Skills taught in English Literature set students up for success in the ‘real’ world, not just in the arts-based industries, but all areas and disciplines.