English Literature
STUDY LEVEL
A level
CONTACT DETAILS
Tom Conolly , Teacher of English Literature and Second in Department conolly _ t @ sjd . ac . uk
English Literature explores ‘ art ’ texts such as poems , plays and novels . It is a highly-regarded course that is ideal for those who enjoy reading and discussion . The course will introduce you to a range of work that will broaden your knowledge of the world , improve your verbal and written communication skills and develop your ability to analyse and evaluate .
What will I study ?
In English Literature you will study a range of poetry , prose and drama from different time periods . During the course you will explore how writers develop characters and themes , and you will study three texts of different genres including at least one Shakespeare play and some poems written before 1800 .
Written exams make up 80 % of your marks with the remaining assessed from your coursework .
Co-curricular activities ?
The department organises regular theatre trips , including an annual visit to Stratford-upon-Avon , and trips to relevant study days on set texts . Last year , Year 12 and Year 13 students visited Moniack Mhor , Scotland ’ s national creative writing centre , where they lived and worked alongside professional writers for the week . The department also supports and encourages students to take part in creative writing competitions .
Where might it lead ?
English Literature is an interesting and highly valued course that will open up a wide range of possibilities for the future . Former English Literature students have gone on to study a very wide range of subjects at university . In addition to English and related subjects , our students have read for degrees in such subjects as Anthropology and Archaeology , Law , Criminology , Modern Languages , Psychology , Theatre , Film and Television .
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