English Literature

Course summary

The A-level Literature course allows students to develop a wide range of skills, such as the ability to read critically, analyze, evaluate and undertake independent research which is valuable for both further study and future employment. Students will experience a range of genres and gain a critical appreciation of several writers and texts. The A-level course in Literature offers a range of assessment styles such as passage-based questions, unseen material, single-text questions, multiple-text questions, open- and closed-book approaches. Further Information The major strength of all English Literature graduates is the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Studying an English Literature A-level also develops skills in: ● Independent working; ● Time management and organization; ● Planning and researching written work; ● Articulating knowledge and understanding of texts, concepts and theories; ● leading and participating in discussions; ● Negotiation and teamwork to present ideas and information; ● Effectively conveying arguments and opinions and thinking creatively; ● Sing your judgment to weigh up alternative perspectives; ● Critical reasoning and analysis