IGCSE English Literature

Modular courses retain the same content as the existing linear specifications, but the content is divided into two separate units.

Instead of sitting exams covering all of the course content at the end of the two-year course (as with linear specifications), learners will sit them at the end of each unit.

The modular assessment structure offers learners the flexibility to sit examinations when they are ready and provides opportunities to resit individual unit assessments before receiving an overall qualification grade.

Unit 1: Poetry and Modern Prose

Unit code: 4WET1/01*

Written examination: 2 hours

Availability: June and November

90 marks

60% of the total

Content overview

• The poetry collection from Part 3 of the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE English Anthology.

• One modern prose text from the list of set texts in this specification.

• Develop skills to analyse unseen poetry.

• Develop skills to analyse how language, form, structure and contextual factors can be used to create meanings and effects.

• Develop skills to maintain a critical style and informed personal response.

• Develop comparison skills.

Unit 2: Modern Drama and Literary Heritage Texts

Unit code: 4WET2/01*

Written examination: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Availability: June and November

60 marks

40% of the total

Content overview

• One modern drama text from the list of set texts in this specification.

• One literary heritage text from the list of set texts in this specification. **

• Develop skills to analyse how language, form, structure and contextual factors can be used to create meaning and effect.

• Develop skills to maintain a critical style and informed personal response.