








English literature is a broad, accessible and stimulating subject. If you are interested in reading between the lines, and being challenged by new ideas and ways of seeing, then this course is for you. Youll study an exciting range of texts from many different periods and settings, including novels, drama and poetry, and discover multiple approaches for reading and interpreting them. Youll take a fresh look at familiar texts and this will help you encounter new texts and ideas with confidence. Youll also develop your skills of analysis and communication.
**Key features of t...
English literature is a broad, accessible and stimulating subject. If you are interested in reading between the lines, and being challenged by new ideas and ways of seeing, then this course is for you. Youll study an exciting range of texts from many different periods and settings, including novels, drama and poetry, and discover multiple approaches for reading and interpreting them. Youll take a fresh look at familiar texts and this will help you encounter new texts and ideas with confidence. Youll also develop your skills of analysis and communication.<br/><br/>**Key features of the course**<br/><br/><br/>- Learn how to analyse a wide range of texts including novels, drama and poetry<br/><br/><br/>- Discover the historical and cultural contexts that have shaped English literature <br/><br/><br/>- Explore the work of famous authors alongside lesser known but equally fascinating writers <br/><br/><br/>- Have the option of studying creative writing or English language alongside English literature <br/><br/><br/>- Develop advanced skills in analysis, evaluation, communication and critical thinking that are highly valued in the workplace<br/>
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Study Mode
Distance-online
Duration
Unknown
Start Date
02/2027
Campus
Distance Learning
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Course Code
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Institution Code
O11
Points of Entry
Year 1
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