English Literature

Course summary

A Level English Literature course provides a full range of texts to study and explore, including a large proportion of modern texts. Students will learn to respond to a text with independent thought and judgement, thus developing their thinking skills and ability to articulate ideas. The course teaches critical and analytical thinking and explores wider connections across culture, history and psychology. The course offers students the opportunity to study complex and difficult ideas and concepts, and fully develop their own responses, engaging creatively and exploring the traditions of Literature in English. Regular theatre trips and lecture conferences on set texts are run to enhance the learning experience and stimulate unique insights into texts.