English Literature

Course summary

Year 12 • Literary Genres: Shakespeare and one other drama text • Literary Genres: Prose and Poetry Year 13 • Literary Genres: Aspects of Tragedy or Comedy • Texts and Genres: Elements of Crime Writing or Political and Social Protest • Theory and Independence: Independent coursework responding to ideas from a critical anthology This course develops skills in communicating ideas and making informed judgments. It is suited to disciplines where communication in both speech and writing is paramount. Progression routes include: • The ability to read carefully, assimilate information quickly, and exercise judgment wisely makes Law a natural course to take. • The ability to listen, assess, and reach decisions about people are all fostered by the course. Literature is concerned with people and consequently makes the Civil Service a natural option. Reading, writing, speaking, and listening are central to any child’s learning. Primary or secondary teaching is a natural and rewarding option.