English Literature

Course summary

The A Level English course aims to foster students' enjoyment of literature for its own sake; develop their powers of appreciation through discussion of and writing about a wide range of literary texts; and teach them how to present arguments in a critical and disciplined manner. Students will have the opportunity to see plays and attend other cultural events which will enrich and support their study. The course will appeal to students who: • have an interest in reading a wide variety of literature from the past and present; • enjoy expressing their opinion and justifying their comments on texts; • enjoy studying a subject which is relevant to their own lives and experiences; • want to keep their options open for further study – English Literature is a popular qualification for entry to a wide range of courses in higher education or future careers.