Course Description
English Literature is a rich and intellectually stimulating course offered by many universities across the UK. It focuses on the critical study of written works from various historical periods, including classical texts, medieval literature, Shakespeare, Romantic and Victorian poetry, modern novels, and contemporary global works. Students explore how literature reflects and shapes society, culture, and identity, while also developing skills in analysis, interpretation, and academic writing. The course encourages independent thinking and offers opportunities to study themes such as gender, race, politics, and philosophy through literature.
What You’ll Learn?
- Develop the ability to read, interpret, and critique literary works from different periods, genres, and cultures
- Understand the historical, social, and political backgrounds that shaped English literature from medieval to contemporary times.
- Explore major literary theories such as feminism, postcolonialism, structuralism, and psychoanalysis, and how they apply to texts.
- Learn how to construct well-argued essays, conduct scholarly research, and reference academic sources effectively.
Gain the ability to think creatively and independently, form original ideas, and express them confidently in both written and oral forms.
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