English Literature

Course summary

English Literature at AS and A2 levels allows students to indulge their love of reading and explore the intellectual thoughts, ideas, and views of some of the most inspiring and entertaining writers ever. The study of Literature also enables students to see what makes us tick as human beings, exploring “the human condition” whilst exploring other times, periods, cultures – even other worlds! The course will develop the skills of close analysis, exploring contextual influences, and developing explanations, independent ideas, and arguments. It provides students with the opportunity to acquire many skills which will be of use to them in Higher Education, or indeed, all types of employment. English Literature is a highly academic, prestigious subject; if you’re an intelligent and perceptive reader. WHAT WILL I STUDY? There will be a range of texts studied within the course of A Level, for example; - Modern Poetry Anthology (various) - Frankenstein (Shelley) - The Handmaid’s Tale (Atwood) - A Streetcar Named Desire (Williams) - Othello (Shakespeare) - Romanticist Poetry (various)