English Literature

Course summary

The idea that reading for pleasure is one of the keenest enjoyments in life is central to our teaching. We believe that creating an atmosphere in which reading is a joy allows students to develop in confidence as thinkers about literature, rather than simply consumers. Our classes are discursive and we encourage both lively debate and self-reflection. The OCR A level qualification allows learners to: • Read widely and independently, both set texts and others that they have selected for themselves • Engage critically and creatively with a substantial body of texts and ways of responding to them • Develop and effectively apply their knowledge of literary analysis and evaluation in writing • Explore the contexts of the texts they are reading and others’ interpretations.