Untranslated Literature

Course summary

Our aim is to give you breadth and experience, so expect to read an exciting and varied selection of literature from different historical, social and cultural perspectives. The emphasis is also on enjoyment and enrichment, so we have designed the course to give you the opportunity to explore a wide and dynamic range of poetry, novels, plays, genres, contexts and styles including the poetry of William Blake, modern novels, 19th-century drama in translation and Shakespeare. The entire course is designed to be interactive, creative and dynamic: you will be expected to think, reflect, read, take risks, create, discuss and present, and, naturally, to have an open and curious mind. Lessons are often student-led, with a high degree of independence and proactivity expected throughout. During the course you will also have the opportunity to attend theatre trips, cinema screenings, study days and lectures.