I Part II Teaching Assessment Careers Entry requirements English and American Literature at Kent is a challenging, flexible, and wide-ranging course. In your second year you select broad surveys of English and American literature from the medieval period to the present day that introduce a wide range of texts, cultures and critical approaches. In your third year you have the opportunity to explore more specialised topics, to follow your own research interests and do some creative writing. At Kent we encourage lively discussion and independent thinking, and aim to develop your analytical and writing skills. In your first year at Kent you have the opportunity to explore English with other subjects which may be new to you.
All English students take at least one of two year-long English modules.
Early Drama starts with a look at drama from the middle ages to the 16th century and ends with a project. This often takes the form of student productions of plays on the course. You choose your remaining units from the full range of modules offered by the Faculty of Humanities, including philosophy, history, art history, comparative literary studies, classical studies and languages. If you are a Joint Honours student you take the appropriate modules from your other subject. In your second year you choose two sets of two linked units from a range of options.