English Literature

Course summary

A-level English Literature provides the opportunity to experience and explore a range of texts from the literary canon. The subject allows students to develop their analytical skills, debating abilities and literary knowledge whilst encouraging an immersive and enjoyable experience of Literature. The modules that a student will study are: Love Through the Ages - A student will develop their knowledge and understanding of the theme of love through the ages. They will take a historicist approach when studying a variety of prose, unseen poetry, a poetry anthology and a Shakespeare play. Texts in Shared Contexts - A student will explore how the issues of the 20th and 21st centurieshave shaped and influenced modern literary works through the study of a collection of poetry, unseen prose, a novel and a play. NEA (coursework) - A student will undertake an independent exploration of a text of their choice where they are encouraged to enter into an academic debate.