English Literature

Course summary

A Level English Literature is the study of a range of texts written in a variety of forms by a range of writers. You will explore what writers have to say about many themes such as love, conflict, death and betrayal. In the study of Literature you will develop the skills of close reading, analysis, independent thinking and the construction of a clear and decisive argument. You will read poetry, novels, plays and other texts written by Shakespeare to the most modern publications.