Why do English Literature?
Do you love reading? Do you have a questioning mind and enjoy discussions? Do you have imaginative ideas about texts? English Literature will allow you to study some of the best-loved and most well known authors, poets and playwrights from throughout the ages. However, you will not just study the ‘traditional’ texts – we will read and analyse together some new and very exciting books of our own time. In addition, we will study the language authors use to create meaning and explore the social, cultural and historical contexts within which the books were written.
What will I study?
In the first year, you will study approximately six texts, from a range of different authors and time periods, including Shakespeare, poetry, prose and drama. You will also complete a piece of coursework, which can take the form of either literary analysis or a creative response. In the second year, we will study texts of a slightly more challenging nature and there will be an opportunity to undertake an in depth-study of texts of your own choice.
The extra stuff at RSFC
To develop your understanding
of English you will be able to
attend theatre performances
and visit places of literary
interest. In addition, you will
attend revision workshops,
conferences and benefit
from visiting experts, such as
poets and university lecturers.
Enrichment options will include
creative writing, a debating
society and a ‘reading group’.
What can I do with English Literature after college?
English Literature is highly regarded in universities and is considered to be a very valuable subject, which offers skills for any degree course. English Literature can be studied at university and can lead to careers such as journalism, teaching, law and politics.
What do I need to do English Literature?
You will need to meet the normal college entry criteria for AS/A2 courses.
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