“As a total beginner at Literature, deciding to take it in at A level was daunting. But in my experience, the course truly has no prerequisites, other than a willingness to try. And at the end of the 2 years, I have gained a new way to understand the world, which has made me a more attentive listener, and a better communicator.”
- Rohan Sundaram (Y6 student)
“Studying literature in RI helped me appreciate different literary genres and forms. The sheer breadth of the syllabus exposed me to everything from the punchy, compact beauty of the sonnet to the stage effects and witty repartee of drama. I really enjoyed the lively class discussions and our tutors’ efforts to immerse us in the texts––think screenings of the texts’ film adaptations and theatrical productions. That I was able to experience and examine characters and themes through such a wide variety of ways deepened my learning by encouraging diverse perspectives and by enacting the literary world on screen and on stage.”
- Wong Shao-Yi (Y6 student)
"Literature lessons were always something to look forward to because they were full of incisive commentary, mind-blowing revelations and lots of witty quips - I knew that I had teachers who really poured their soul into the subject they were teaching; it's truly something that I’ll miss!"
- Ian Yam (Y6 student)
“I’ve absolutely loved studying Literature in RI! The freedom we have had to express our opinions, the passion of the teachers, and the diverse selection of texts made this subject one I really cherished.”
- Ashley Goh (Y6 student)
"Taking Literature in RI has moulded me into a more analytical and critical thinker. Under the guidance of my teachers, I've grown a more incisive eye and a sharper mind, helping me not only in Literature, but in looking more closely at everything around me."
- Nicholas Yong (Y5 student)
“I really enjoy studying literature in RI as the teachers provide us with very useful guidance for our independent thinking. We are encouraged to develop our own thoughts and ideas from the text instead of merely passively receiving information imparted by the teachers. The literary texts that we are studying are not only interesting but also relevant to our daily lives as certain characters and plotlines find their resemblance in the real world, thus allowing me to approach and analyse those social issues from a more critical and a more humane angle.”
- Yu Yiwen (Y5 student)