English Literature IGCSE
Description
Interested in poetry, drama and reading? This home study course in English Literature will explore the literary arts and diversity of the English language.
If you like to read but feel you could get more from books written in English, this course is ideal for you. Broaden your knowledge of English literature and develop skills in describing and critically appreciating poetry, prose and drama with our distance learning IGCSE.
Helps you
- enhance your enjoyment of literature
- develop your critical skills
Topics include
- Prose: characterisation
- Language and style
- Reading poetry
- Writing effective answers to poetry questions
- Approaching a drama text
- Thinking about the plot
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Interested in poetry, drama and reading? This home study course in English Literature will explore the literary arts and diversity of the English language.
If you like to read but feel you could get more from books written in English, this course is ideal for you. Broaden your knowledge of English literature and develop skills in describing and critically appreciating poetry, prose and drama with our distance learning IGCSE.
Helps you
- enhance your enjoyment of literature
- develop your critical skills
Topics include
- Prose: characterisation
- Language and style
- Reading poetry
- Writing effective answers to poetry questions
- Approaching a drama text
- Thinking about the plot
Entry requirements and hours of study
- You should have a good command of basic English
- You should allow 120-150 hours of study time, plus extra time for completing assignments
Specification
Edexcel 4ET0
Recommended texts
You will need to buy the following essential textbooks:
- Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck. Penguin Modern Classics, 2000
- An Inspector Calls, J B Priestley. Heinemann, 1992
- Edexcel Anthology for IGCSE English Language (Specification A) and IGCSE English Literature (available free from Edexcel)
Assignments & Coursework
There are two exams: one 1hr30mins on drama and prose (70% of
marks) and one 45mins on poetry (30% of marks). No
coursework.
There are 10 NEC marked assignments.
Publication date
2010
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