English Literature

Course summary

• To enable students to use the language in a range of contexts and for a variety of purposes. • To encourage, through the creative study of literary works and non-fiction texts an awareness and appreciation of the different perspectives of people from other cultures. • To develop students’ awareness of the role of the language in relation to other areas of knowledge. • To provide the opportunity for enjoyment, creativity and intellectual stimulation through exploration of the language. • To provide students with a basis for further study, work and leisure through language. • To develop students’ awareness of the relationship between the languages and culture with which they are familiar.