English Literature

Course summary

Through the study of literature you can travel across place and time, experiencing different cultures, historical periods and even exploring possible futures. For anyone with a love of reading, taking English Literature is a great opportunity to enrich your knowledge of the world and deepen your appreciation for great literature. We follow the AQA specification B syllabus which centres around two different genres: Tragedy and Social and Political Protest Writing. You will study novels, plays and poetry, interrogating how writers use the features of genre. This course builds cohesively on skills learned at GCSE so that you can begin your A level study with confidence.