Aims of the Course

Cambridge IGCSE Literature (English) offers learners the opportunity to read, interpret, evaluate and respond to a range of literature in English. The range includes drama, prose and poetry from the works of Shakespeare to contemporary literature.

The course aims to develop learners who:

Enjoy the experience of reading literature.
Understand and respond to literary texts in different forms and from different periods and cultures.
Communicate an informed personal response appropriately and effectively.
Appreciate different ways in which writers achieve their effects.
Experience literature’s contribution to aesthetic, imaginative, and intellectual growth.
Explore the contribution of literature to an understanding of areas of human concern.

english literature video:

Copy of Copy of English Literature 0475 RYO.mp4

details of the course

The syllabus enables learners to read, interpret an understanding of literal meaning, relevant contexts, and of the deeper themes or attitudes that may be expressed. Through their studies, they 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 they have studied.

The syllabus also encourages the exploration of wider and universal issues, promoting learners’ better understanding of themselves and of the world around them.

how is the course examined?

There are two components for the exam : the first written paper focusses on poetry and prose, while the second is an analysis of two extracts from both a contemporary play and Shakespearean text.

career pathways

Cambridge International IGCSE English Literature provides a suitable foundation for the study of the following careers.

Entry requirements

Students should have a strong command of English, including an ability to read and analyze texts critically. They should be comfortable interpreting a range of literary forms—poetry, prose, and drama—and be able to explore themes, characters, and stylistic devices within these works. Additionally, students should be able to construct well-organized responses, expressing their interpretations clearly and supporting their ideas with evidence from the text.

cambridge documents

Lit Syllabus.pdf

0475_Learner_Guide_(for_examination_from_2020).pdf