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Overview

This course is designed to offer students a flexible approach in studying English Literature. The course has a unit-based structure and each unit assesses a particular area of content in, reading, writing, speaking and listening.

Students may choose an examination alternative to coursework and be able to enter units early, to mix and match tiers and to tailor re-sits to the fit their needs. English Literature GCSE is often studied in conjunction with English GCSE since both disciplines complement each other well. Students study a range of contemporary and older stories, novels, plays and poetry.

The course provides a sound basis to progress either directly to employment or to proceed to study for an Advanced qualification.

Specification aims

The aims of this specification are to:

• Develop the ability to read, understand and respond to a wide range of literary texts, and to appreciate the ways in which authors achieve their effects.
• Develop awareness of social, historical and cultural contexts and influences in the study of literature.
• Develop the ability to construct and convey meaning in speech and writing, matching style to audience and purpose.

The specification also aims to:

• Offer Centres flexibility in the planning teaching and assessment of their courses.
• Enable Centres to use any perceived advantages of staged assessment.