Full Time English Literature

English Literature

Why choose English Literature?
Whichever of the three separate English courses you choose, we expect that you will learn to think for yourself; you will acquire an intellectual toolkit with which to analyse any text that crosses your path; you will find that individual creative contributions are valued and that we expect all our students to participate; and you will be working within a mature learning community that is both supportive and challenging.
Key Features of English Literature at Hills Road:
· The department has an independent study room in which you will find electronic, audio-visual and book-based resources in addition to the well-stocked resources available from the College library.
· Voicesis the student-run society which offers students the chance to explore their interest in English beyond the classroom. Within Voices we currently have the following student-run groups: Creative Fiction Society, Poetry Forum, Book Club, Film-makers Union, Comedy Players, and PaperMail, a student produced electronic newspaper. Each year there are opportunities for new students to take Voices in new directions.
· We have a programme of events that take place every Thursday lunchtime. These have included a poetry celebration on National Poetry Day, speakers from Cambridge colleges on a range of topics including Shakespearean comedy, and a talk on getting published from a media professional. The department organises regular conferences on topics such as ?Post-Colonial Literature?, ?The Monologue? and ?The Modern Novel?.
· We run several theatre visits; recent trips have includedOthelloat The Globe,Statement of Regretat The National andThe Tempestat the Mumford in Cambridge.
· In 2008 an entirely student-produced performance of Brian Friel?sTranslations(a set text) was put on in the Robinson Theatre and in recent years the department has put on open-air Shakespeare productions, includingMeasure for MeasureandAs You Like It.
Course Outline - (Awarding body: OCR) AS Level Units
Unit 1: Poetry and prose 1800-1945 (exam: 60%)
Unit 2: Literature post-1900 (coursework: 40%)
Advanced (A2) Level Units
Unit 3: Drama and poetry pre-1800 (exam: 60%)
Unit 4: 3000 word coursework essay (40%)
A level results for English Literature
Resources and Facilities
· Dynamic, well-qualified teaching team offering a creative and stimulating environment
· Pleasant, purpose-built accommodation
· Resource and study area with 20 networked computers
· Excellent subject-based intranet information
· Well stocked and up to date area of College library