English Literature

Course summary

Taking English Literature at A Level is the logical step for those who enjoyed their studies at IGCSE. It is a subject for those who are passionate about reading, thrive on analysis and debate and want to expand their understanding of literature and its place in the cultural heritage. No text exists in isolation but is the product of the time in which it was produced, and the Edexcel English Literature course encourages students to explore the relationships that exist between texts and the contexts within which they are written, received and understood. Studying texts within a shared context enables students to investigate and connect them, drawing out patterns of similarity and difference using a variety of reading strategies and perspectives. English Literature encourages students to debate and challenge the interpretations of other readers as they develop their own informed personal responses, expanding breadth of knowledge and deepening understanding of a wide range of literature across the centuries.