What part in our lives is literature important?
Literature acts as a form of expression for each individual author. Some books mirror society and allow us to better understand the world we live in. We are easily connected to the psyche of authors through their stories. However, literature also reiterates the need to understand modern day issues like human conflict.
Is English literature a useless degree?
Unless you want to teach English Literature, then I would say it’s pretty useless. I have a hard time thinking of many job openings that require someone with an English Literature degree. If you want to write, then write. Some of the best writers in the world have no formal education, just brilliant and creative minds.
Is studying English literature easy?
Studying English is an easy option. Another misconception is that studying English literature is an easy way out. There was a good reason for that, because most of the work English students do is independent. You are required to do a lot of independent reading, independent research and independent writing.
How do we learn literature?
Study Tips for Literature
- Read actively!
- Take notes.
- Pay attention to problem spots.
- Review your notes periodically and transfer them to Word, Google Docs, Evernote, or OneNote.
- In your notes document, list other texts—even music or art—that somehow remind you of this particular text.
How can I learn literature quickly?
Exam Preparation: How to prepare for the Literature exam
- Read and re-read your texts.
- Learn quotations.
- Read around your text.
- Talk your ideas through.
- Go back over your own work.
- Study style – select and scrutinise significant/striking/special sections.
- Get to know VCAA a little better.
- Write sample paragraphs.
How can I be a better literature student?
Take detailed notes.
- Themes of the class as a whole.
- Your own thoughts and questions.
- Interesting points from class discussions.
- Themes and symbols in particular books.
- Your teacher or professor’s thoughts about a book (which will be more common in college lectures than in high school class discussions)