English Literature

Course summary

At the heart of the study of English literature is reading; this course is ideal for those who take pleasure in reading both widely and critically. Experts at AQA have worked closely with teachers and universities to develop a relevant, engaging and upto- date specification that approaches the study of literature through the lens of historicism, encouraging the independent study of a range of texts within a shared context, giving logic and meaning to the way that texts are grouped for study. This unifying approach also facilitates the inclusion of a range of wider reading, thus extending students’ experience and appreciation of literature. The variety of assessment styles used – such as passage-based questions, unseen material, single text questions, multiple-text questions, open and closed book approaches – allows students to develop a wide range of skills, such as the ability to read critically, analyse, evaluate and undertake independent research which are valuable for both further study and future employment.