English Literature

Course summary

The aims and objectives of the AQA GCE Advanced Level English Literature are to enable students to: • Articulate informed, personal, and creative responses to literary texts, using associated concepts and terminology and coherent, accurate written expression. • Analyse ways in which meanings are shaped in literary texts. • Demonstrate an understanding of the significance and influence of the contexts in which literary texts are written and received. • Explore connections across literary texts. • Explore literary texts informed by different interpretations. Above all else, you must have a love of reading. The A-level course will encourage you to develop your interest in and enjoyment of literary study as you: • Read widely and independently both set texts and those which you select engage critically and creatively with a substantial range of texts and explore new ways of responding to them. • Develop and effectively apply your knowledge of literary analysis and evaluation. • Explore the contexts of the texts you are reading and others’ interpretations of them. A-level literature courses can lead to further study in Higher Education in a variety of English Language, Literature, Communication, and Media courses. A qualification in English Literature provides students with a wide range of transferable skills, which are important in many career fields. Understanding and analysis of writing is of key importance to students of English and can be applied in many other fields of work. Careers associated with the study of English Literature include: • Media (journalism, publishing, TV and radio, events management) • Influencing (advertising, public relations, marketing) • Teaching • Library Services