Why study English
Beginning with words on a page, English is a world-facing subject: it takes you across historical periods, cultures, locations and genres, from poetry and drama to the novel, film, and creative writing too. As a student of English, you will learn about:
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Different literary forms.
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The conditions that shape writing, from history and geography to questions of gender, race, and class.
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How literary texts enable us to understand our own complex world.
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Different approaches to and theories of literature.
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How different schools of critical thought or areas have shaped and reshaped the subject of English literary studies.