English Literature and Film Studies

About this course

English literature and film studies are two disciplines that share deep concerns: how stories are told, what they mean, how they reflect and shape the societies that produce them, and how form, structure and style carry meaning beyond the surface of the narrative. Literature works through language and the reader's imagination; film works through image, sound, editing and performance. Studying them together develops a more complete understanding of how stories are constructed and what they do, across two of the most influential art forms of the last five centuries. At York St John University, this three-year full-time programme includes a foundation year, a sandwich year, a year abroad and a work placement, giving you an unusually rich combination of academic and professional experiences. You will study literature and film across different styles, genres, traditions and voices, gaining p

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