Aims of the Department:
Promote an enquiring and lively interest in English, Literature and Media Studies
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Demonstrate to students how to develop writing, reading and speaking/listening skills
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Enable students to achieve the highest possible grades/levels
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Encourage students to achieve their potential
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Foster an enthusiasm for wider/independent reading and research
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Cultivate an approach which is supportive and which enables pupils to be questioning and searching, respecting their opinions of others whilst also being able to articulate their own ideas
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Enable students to reach conclusions about issues that affect them in an open yet supportive environment so that they may develop self-confidence and express themselves effectively
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Raise student awareness of the historical, social and cultural influences on text
Resources:
We are well resouced with eight classrooms, including one computer suite plus additional ICT resources within the English Department. Specifically, there is access to an interactive whiteboard and a range of other media technology. We have a wide range of texts in stock from pre-20th Century to modern fiction, poetry, plays and non fiction. Our text books are up to date with specification changes.
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