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English Literature
Cambridge Upper Secondary
Why Study Cambridge IGCSE Literature in English?
Cambridge IGCSE Literature in English course enables you to read, interpret and evaluate texts through the study of literature in English. You will develop an understanding of literal meaning, relevant contexts and of the deeper themes or attitudes that may be expressed. Through your studies, you will learn to recognise and appreciate the ways in which writers use English to achieve a range of effects, and will be able to present an informed, personal response to the material you have studied.
The course also encourages the exploration of wider and universal issues, promoting your better understanding of yourself and of the world around you. (Cambridge Assessment International Education, n.d.)
Key concepts covered in the course
- Poetry
- Prose
- Drama
Prior requirements and hours of study
Cambridge IGCSE Literature in English requires about 130 hours of study. The number of hours needed may vary depending on your previous experience of the subject.
We recommend that students who are beginning this course should have previously completed an English Language curriculum such as the Cambridge Lower Secondary programme or equivalent national educational framework.
IGCSE ENGLISH LITERATURE
Examinations
Students studying Cambridge IGCSE Literature in English take two papers in a single examination series
| Paper 1 | Duration | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Poetry and Prose | 1 hour 30 minutes | 50% |
| Paper 2 | Duration | Weighting |
| Drama | 1 hour 30 minutes | 50% |
Examination Entry
All students who complete the appropriate courses at Cambridge Online Academy are eligible to sit exams like the International GCSEs or A/AS Levels through Cambridge International. But while students can do all of their learning online at home, we cannot administer exams online. To sit exams, students must travel in person to one of 10,000 Cambridge International Exam Centres located in 160 countries around the globe.
But we’re here to help. We’ll provide you with all the necessary exam codes you need to present to the exam centre, and any other pertinent information you need to know to get your child signed up correctly.
Also, as part of the initial information, we provide during the pre-enrolment process, you’ll receive contact information for all the Cambridge International Exam Centres in your area. Once you’ve ensured that the exam centre of your choice offers the specific exam level your child needs, the exam centre will arrange accommodations for your child and give you detailed information on obtaining the results.
Course Fee
The fee for Cambridge International GCSE Literature in English can be paid in monthly or termly instalments.
For more information about Fees and Discounts, please click here.
For more information about Cambridge IGCSE Literature in English, please click here.
English Literature
Cambridge Advanced
Why Study Cambridge International AS & A Level English Literature?
You will study a range of texts in the three main forms: prose, poetry and drama. Set texts are offered from a wide range of different periods and cultures. You will develop skills of reading and analysis of texts, and will be encouraged to undertake wider reading to aid understanding of the texts studied. You will learn skills of effective and appropriate communication including the ability to discuss the critical context of texts. (Cambridge Assessment International Education, n.d.)
Key concepts covered in the course
- Language
- Form
- Structure
- Genre
- Context
- Style
- Interpretation
Prior requirements and hours of study
Cambridge International AS Level English Literature requires about 180 hours of study, and Cambridge International A Level English Literature requires about 360 hours of study. These figures are for guidance only. The number of hours needed may vary depending on your previous experience of the subject.
We recommend that students who are beginning this course should have previously completed a Cambridge International GCSE course in English Literature.
Grade B/6 or above in English Literature at IGCSE (or equivalent) is required before starting Cambridge International AS & A English Literature.
ENGLISH LITERATURE
Examinations
Students studying AS Level English Literature only take two papers out of four in a single examination series.
Students studying A Level English Literature take all four papers.
| Paper 1 | Duration | AS Level | A Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drama and Poetry | 2 hours | 50% | 25% |
| Paper 2 | Duration | AS Level | A Level |
| Prose and Unseen | 2 hours | 50% | 25% |
| Paper 3 | Duration | AS Level | A Level |
| Shakespeare and Drama | 2 hours | - | 25% |
| Paper 4 | Duration | AS Level | A Level |
| Pre- and Post-1900 Poetry and Prose | 2 hours | - | 25% |
Examination Entry
All students who complete the appropriate courses at Cambridge Online Academy are eligible to sit exams like the International GCSEs or A/AS Levels through Cambridge International. But while students can do all of their learning online at home, we cannot administer exams online. To sit exams, students must travel in person to one of 10,000 Cambridge International Exam Centres located in 160 countries around the globe.
But we’re here to help. We’ll provide you with all the necessary exam codes you need to present to the exam centre, and any other pertinent information you need to know to get your child signed up correctly.
Also, as part of the initial information, we provide during the pre-enrolment process, you’ll receive contact information for all the Cambridge International Exam Centres in your area. Once you’ve ensured that the exam centre of your choice offers the specific exam level your child needs, the exam centre will arrange accommodations for your child and give you detailed information on obtaining the results.
Course Fee
The fee for Cambridge International AS & A Level English Literature can be paid in monthly or termly instalments.
For more information about Fees and Discounts, click here.
For more information about Cambridge International AS & A Level English Literature, please click here.