English and Theatre Studies

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this major, students should be able to:

• 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.