School of English

Reading list

The books listed on this page are recommendations from module convenors, but please be aware that module content may vary in each academic year.

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The Hallward Library on University Park Campus has a limited number of texts available for loan. 

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Blackwell's price match guarantee

The Blackwell's bookshop on campus offers a year-round price match against any of the main retailers (i.e. Amazon, Waterstones, WH Smith). Simply show staff the cheaper price on your phone.

They also offer second-hand books, as students from previous years sell their copies back to the bookshop.

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Buying books: Some students choose to purchase their own copies of books, though this is not a requirement. 
 
 

Recommended reading for first-year students

Our core modules are as below:

  • Beginnings of English
  • Drama, Theatre, Performance
  • Studying Language
  • Studying Literature

Reading lists for all modules can be found on our website. For applicants these reading lists are provided as references only, as the module materials can change each year.

School of English reading lists

Core module breakdown

Beginnings of English

 

Drama, Theatre, Performance

 

Studying Language

 

Studying Literature

 

 

School of English

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The University of Nottingham
University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD

telephone: +44 (0) 115 951 5900
email: english-enquiries@nottingham.ac.uk