English
Why study English?
By studying English you will gain:
- a knowledge of some of the most important works of literature written in the English language, together with their cultural and social contexts
- the ability to assess, analyse and criticise this literature, as well as other cultural and social materials, from a range of different perspectives
- enhanced communication skills in written and spoken English
- the ability to carry out research and self-directed work
- the experience of working as part of a team in group-based research projects
- an understanding of the connections between the study of literatures in English and other areas of study, for example history, sociology, politics and media studies
- an understanding of and ability to critique the literary, cultural and social world around us