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Pathways to
Literature

UPPER-INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED LEVEL
Virginia Evans – Jenny Dooley
An innovative course that aims to develop the English
language through the medium of literature, ideal for B2+/C1
CEFR level students at specialized secondary schools, colleges
and universities. For the first time, literature is presented
through reading, listening and visualisation using captivating
videos and printed resources. The well-organised syllabus,
rich visuals, videos and carefully-designed tasks develop all
four language skills needed by learners to master the English
language. The course encourages critical thinking and
teaches social and moral values while preserving the cultural
heritage of the English-speaking countries.

Key Features
■ The English language is taught through the single theme of ■ Its cross-cultural approach allows students to experience the
the study of the canonical works of English Literature written cultures and beliefs from various parts of the English-speaking
in different time periods. world and raise their intellectual standards.
■ It has a multi-media approach, with an inventive combination ■ Analyse sections enhance students’ thinking skills.
of video, audio and print resources. ■ The listening tasks come in the form of university-style
■ The special emphasis put on recognition and analysis of tutorials and lectures, giving students a taste of this style of
various literary devices helps students appreciate the teaching.
emotional power, beauty and breadth of the English ■ Each unit is uniquely structured. Starting with an introduction
language. to both the author and their literary work, it then continues
■ Extensive analysis of the title, characters, themes, setting, to an in-depth analysis of an extract from the work. Lecture
values, motifs, symbols, metre, rhythm, summary skills and type audioscripts give students details of the complete work
essay writing provide a helpline to achieve mastery in the and help them examine the most important aspects of it.
English language. Each unit culminates in the exploration of a literary technique
■ It embraces holistic learning by exploiting tightly interwoven or feature, the knowledge of which helps students write their
concepts together. Students read, listen, watch, speak and write essay.
on the same topic. ■ Its flexible design allows it to be used either in the classroom
or as a course of self-study.

The videos are tightly linked to the content of each unit, provide
context for learning, enhance students’ knowledge of the literary
work studied and boost learners’ emotional intelligence. Video
activities for each video are included in the Student’s Book.
sample pages from Pathways to Literature Student’s Book
Teacher’s
“Literature adds to reality, it does not simply describe it.
It enriches the necessary competencies that daily life The Teacher’s Book contains useful notes, answers
requires and provides; and in this respect, it irrigates the to exercises, plans, model answers for all the writing
deserts that our lives have already become.” tasks, and guidance on how to approach an essay.
C.S Lewis, Irish novelist & poet

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