AS/A Level English Literature

A Level English Literature

Why choose English Literature?
This course offers an invitation to discover human experience, to explore different worlds through literature and to gain an insight into the lives of the writers and their characters. You will develop a wide range of communication skills, interpretation and analytical skills and the ability to form critical viewpoints and ideas.


Resources and Facilities
Comfortable seminar style rooms
Active links with the Learning Resources Centre
Extensive video/DVD collection


Teaching and Learning Styles
Discussion and group work through a seminar approach
Development of writing skills for critical response
A multimedia approach to textual exploration
Individual research leading to student presentations
Student/tutor consultation

Extra-Curricular Activities

Theatre visits
Visiting speakers
Workshops focusing on aspects of set texts, theatre productions and creative writing sessions


Assessment
The AS level includes two units, one of which is assessed through coursework, the other assessed as an examination.
Unit 1 covers the Study of Post-1900 poetry and contemporary drama since 1990.
Unit 2 is a coursework unit which includes a study of novels, and provides opportunity for creative writing.


Progression Opportunities
You may go on to study English Literature as a single honours subject or in combination with a related subject such as Media, Journalism or Theatre Studies. You will also acquire interpersonal skills which will equip you for a variety of careers where teamwork and social interaction are key qualities.