English literature or English language (A level)

[Soy]

I want to take English but I'm not sure which one.

I'm more suited to using good grammar and such, not really one for reading books.

Anyway if you've taken either post your experiences with the subject and state how your finding/found the subject.

This really is a benefit for me and you will be +repped

[dirrty]

go for language then. i only picked it as i didn't wanna read books lol.

[flatface]

Language, I personally found it more intresting

[Immenseman]

Well if you don't like reading then Literature isn't for you. I currently do Literature in my first year at college, admittedly it's hard but I have a passion for the subject thus I get relatively good grades. I started in September and have read 3 300+ page novels and a poetry book. If you consider that a lot and you couldn't do it then don't pick literature. I think it's more "respected" by universities and employers than English Language which is why I personally picked Literature. However, that's merely my opinion. A lot of places other combined language and literature - maybe you could check that out.

[Cypher-]

Im studying for an English degree at the minute in uni and for my A-level, I did English Literature as it prepares you better for whats coming next if thats the field you plan to go into.

[Soy]

Yeah I'll probably take Language,

Thanks to all who post, +rep

[mangle]

Language is alright, just bores me.

It isn't the most, envigorating subject!

[Barmi]

I want to take English but I'm not sure which one.

I'm more suited to using good grammar and such, not really one for reading books.

Anyway if you've taken either post your experiences with the subject and state how your finding/found the subject.

This really is a benefit for me and you will be +repped

Strictly speaking both subjects hope that you are proficient in "using good grammar and such". You don't necessarily learn this in English Language. Both subjects will require you to take an analytical approach to the texts provided: only in English Literature these texts will be drama, poetry or prose; in English Language you will look at advertisements and other rubbish. (You can tell I'm biased?)

In all truth you don't read much in English Literature. One novel, two plays and a handful of poems is hardly a lot in one year. For the second year I read one play, one poem and two novels.

English Literature is really good fun! It's the subject I enjoyed the most at college, but that was partly because I had a very dynamic teacher who enjoyed to talk about texts with people who had a passionate love for the texts; exam stuff was second to that. She was very successful at getting the best grades for her students, and many full mark results.

You should really look at your college's prospectus and the syllabus for both courses (you will need to find out which exam board is used). Your college may also offer taster sessions so you can find out which one you prefer. You also shouldn't feel pressured into making the 'right choice' straight away: there is usually the flexibility to change your choice within the first couple of weeks if you feel it's not the right course for you.

[dirrty]

the coursework for language is well good!
well for mine i had to write an article and descriptive story, both which i find easy todo anyway so i enjoyed em. my friends who do lit just write essays which would bore me to death.

[Soy]

Ah I'm starting to get it now.

Well I'm also taking Drama aswell for A levels so this leaves me thinking "Will literature help me with my Drama also?"

Thanks Barmi for making things worse hehe Nah, +rep to everyone that helped.

Think I have my mind set on Language as it appeals to me more