An introduction to the nature and functions of literary texts and the ways in which they are invested with meaning, with a focus on the skills necessary for reading and writing critically about them.

The Department of English Language and Literature aims to teach all students to write and speak well and to read skillfully, thoughtfully and with pleasure. We offer many courses that stress literary ...

Below are some suggestions about how you might begin to get into gear for your English Literature degree. We don’t expect you to attempt to do even half of everything listed here: do take time to ...