English and Theatre Studies

Intended learning outcomes

Students who complete this major will:

• develop a detailed knowledge and understanding of the main historical periods and traditions in English literature and/English and Theatre studies;
• acquire critical and analytical skills and methods in the analysis of literary and/or dramatic texts, genres, histories, cultures and performances;
• understand and be able to articulate the relationship between diverse forms of literature and theatre and the social, historical and cultural contexts that produced them;
• communicate effectively in written and oral formats an understanding of English literature and theatre and its contexts;
• be equipped to act as critically informed participants within a community of literature and theatre scholars;
• appreciate the value of an international approach to the study of literature and theatre, and the relevance of literary and theatre studies skills, practices and understandings to a broad range of professional contexts.