Why did you choose English Language and Literature?

Because I wanted to study language as well as literature. The thought of studying literature on its own didn't interest me.

What do you like / dislike about the subject?

I like studying texts that I wouldn't normally chose to read.
I dislike having to try and remember and learn all of the literary terms and their meanings.

Which texts have you enjoyed studying most?

A Streetcar Named Desire, The Importance of Being Earnest and The Handmaids Tale because they're all in modern English and I find this easier to enjoy and understand

What do you think of the mix of discussion and writing on the course?

I like that we don't write all the time because I feel I often learn better from discussions.

Are you using the blog to help you work outside of the classroom?

Yes.

How do you use the blog to help you develop essays?

It's easier to edit my work using the blog, meaning I can make changes and develop my work easily. I can also look through past notes on my blog and on the class blog to find points.

What is your approach to writing essays?

I don't have a specific approach. I just prefer to look through past notes rather than make a plan.

Next term you will be studying Cup Cakes and Kalashnikovs - how do you think you can use the blog and other online features to enrich your study?

I can use past notes and previous classwork on The Handmaids Tale and The Wife of Bath to compare with work on Cup Cakes and Kalashnikovs.