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IGCSE English Literature
English Literature is a subject which teaches students to observe things with a critical and analytical eye, and then to formulate those ideas into essays. These skills prepare our students to go on to A Level subjects and beyond. Students will cover a breadth of traditional and contemporary Literature over the course.
Course Outline:
The course consists of 3 components, as listed below:
1. Poetry and Prose (60% of course, 2 hour exam)
• SectionA–Modern Drama – a choice from two questions on John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men
• SectionB–Poetry–a choice of two questions based on a set poetry anthology (prepared in class)
• SectionC–Unseen Poetry
2. Literary Heritage – Shakespeare Text (20% ofcourse,coursework)
• Studentswillrevisita Shakespeare play studied in Year 9 and write one analytical essay (minimum 800 words)
3. Original Writing (20% of course, coursework)
• Studentswillbegivena varietyoftasksto choose from and will create a piece of their own writing (minimum 800 words)
Exam Board:
Edexcel
Head of Department:
Ms H Johnson
“English Literature has given me the skills to see beyond something: skills that are applicable to all parts of my life.”
Rupert Blackwell, Year 12
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