• An opportunity to enjoy broadening your knowledge of classical and modern literature, and to become a confident, independent reader and critic.

• A subject providing valuable transferable skills:

1. Analysis and interpreting

2. Evaluating with use of evidence

3. Developing arguments

4. Comparing texts and considering them in their own contexts

5. Researching, planning and drafting extended academic essays

6. Improving and refining written expression

7. Thinking creatively

• A versatile academic subject valued by all universities and employers.

• An excellent basis to study and pursue careers in a variety of areas e.g. law, business, journalism, media, civil service, marketing, administration, library and information systems, editing and publishing, education, politics and many more.

Studying GCSE Language and Literature gives a very good foundation. It is essential that pupils are prepared to read challenging texts and to read widely and independently. Students are expected to have achieved a grade B GCSE.

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