World Literature - Course Outline

Coursework 

40%

50 marks

Two written assignments - Critical essay + empathic response

Paper 2 - Unseen poetry - Exam

20%

30 marks

1 hour 15

Answer two questions on ONE unseen poem.

Paper 3 - Set text - Exam

40%

50 marks

1 hour 30

Write TWO essays - one on an extract and one on whole text

Language - Course Outline

As well as World Literature, we will also be studying English Language. In this course, you will learn skills such as comprehension, summarising, and using a variety of text types such as speech, interview, and descriptive writing.

Paper 1 Reading                  50%               2 hours                         80 marks

 THREE compulsory questions on three texts which may be on a similar topic. 

Paper 2 Directed Writing and Composition                   50%                         2 hours                       80 marks

Create a discursive/argumentative/persuasive speech, letter or article. Write about 250–350 words.

Create a piece of narrative or descriptive writing. Write about 350–450 words.