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IGCSE English Literature

Aims

The IGCSE in English Literature qualification enables students to:

Engage with and develop the ability to read, understand and respond to a wide range of literary texts from around the world
Develop an appreciation of the ways in which writers achieve their literary effects
To develop the skills needed for literary study
Explore, through literature, the cultures of their own and other societies
Find enjoyment in reading literature and understand its influence on individuals and societies

Content Summary

IGCSE English Literature comprises one mandatory component and a choice of an additional examined component or coursework option.
Whether the student takes the examined or coursework option will be determined by the teacher for each cohort.
Component 1: Poetry and Modern Prose
The focus of this component is:
Section A – Unseen poetry: explore how writers create meaning and effects in a range of seen and unseen poetry.
Section B – Anthology poetry: develop skills to compare a range of poetry given by EdExcel examining board.
Section C – Modern prose: explore how writers create meaning and effects in a range of modern prose texts.
Students will study two set texts for this component.
Component 2: Modern Drama and Literary Heritage Texts
The focus of this component is:
Section A – Modern drama
Section B – Literary heritage texts.
Students will study two set texts for this component: one of the modern drama set texts and one of the literary heritage set texts.