A Level English Literature

Course summary

English Literatures historicist approach to the study of literature rests upon reading texts within a shared context. Working from the belief that no text exists in isolation but is the product of the time in which it was produced, English Literature A encourages students to explore the relationships that exist between texts and the contexts within which they are written, received and understood. Studying texts within a shared context enables students to investigate and connect them, drawing out patterns of similarity and difference using a variety of reading strategies and perspectives. Core content: Love through the ages Texts in shared contexts Independent critical study: Texts across time Options: Option A: WW1 and its aftermath Option B: Modern times: literature from 1945 to the present day