English Literature

Course summary

English Literature has always been a popular subject due to the inspiration that great writing promotes. The Upper School course is both creative and engaging; allowing pupils to learn how to respond intellectually and expertly in both lessons and their own writing. The Lower Sixth year begins with a mix of contemporary and modern literature and develops into more detailed study of prose, poetry and drama. Throughout the year there will be visits from poets and writers, beginning with the town’s Literature Festival in September. We organise a number of theatre trips to see superb productions of a wide variety of plays and enhance understanding of drama on the stage.