English Literature

Course summary

You will study a range of texts from the three major literary genres: prose, poetry and drama with a strong emphasis on Shakespeare. You will also explore modern texts. Lessons will be focused around group work and discussions of key themes and ideas relating to the texts. You will also have the opportunity to select texts for independent reading. There is a strong focus on wider and independent reading, particularly reading a range of texts across different genres, including Pre 1900 texts.