English Language & Literature
English Language
PHILOSOPHY/RATIONALE
The study of the English Language recognises that language is a communicative tool which transmits values and culture and it is a medium for the development of aesthetic sensibility. The acquisition of English Language competency would enable the individual to make informed judgments about moral, philosophical and social issues, as well as to be an effective communicator in private and public discourse. Language develops an awareness of the self in relation to the diversity of human experience and it is a powerful tool for personal thought, expression and the development of thinkers, leaders and pioneers, as well as for advocacy.
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Students will understand that
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Learning Outcomes |
Students will be able to
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Programmes |
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YEAR 4
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English literature
PHILOSOPHY/RATIONALE
Literature rooted in life and centuries of human experience, is a mode of creative expression that engages the reader in the aesthetic domain. The literary tradition, an invaluable and ever-growing resource, gives access to the very best in human thought and culture. The study of literature thus enables the reader to critically examine human experience that leads to greater self-awareness. It provokes thinking about our beliefs and values and invites a personal engagement with ideas in the aesthetic domain. An appreciation of Literature will enhance one’s sensitivity to the power of words and thus, the importance of using them critically and creatively to serve society, making the world a more humane and beautiful place.
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Students will understand that
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Learning Outcomes |
As a result of the RGS English Literature programme, students will be able to
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Programmes |
YEAR 1 - INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE AS A DISCIPLINE
![]() RGS teams at the National Schools Literature Festival.
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YEAR 3 - THE DEVELOPMENT OF ENGLISH LITERATURE THROUGH THE AGES
YEAR 4 - THE STUDY OF LITERATURE AS A POWERFUL VOICE SPEAKING FROM AND FOR ITS TIME
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