1. Literature in English

2. What to study? Films/cinema Plays poems Life/ The world We live in Novels Reading + Discussion = individual response to literary texts Short Stories

3. Get familiar with the backgrounds and contents of literary and film texts as well as the techniques employed by writers and film directors Articulate an informed personal response Write clear, succinct essays which demonstrate critical and analytical skills

4. Lord of the Flies Civilisation vs Savagery Human inherent evil Rule and order

5. Tragedy

8. Film Studies Director’s choice Filmic language

9.  Read through at least twice.  Is there a title?  Pay attention to punctuation  Who is the speaker ?  Be open to interpretation  There are no useless words  Don’t expect a definitive reading

10. setting characters Plot of situation Point of view Use of time Crucial moments/ Conflict/Climax resolution

11. schedule S4 – Novel – “Lord of the Flies” + poems S5 – Play – Othello + poems + short stories + project S6 – Short stories + film +poems + project

12. Portfolio Independent research/writing task Choices a.An extended essay b.A review of a book/film/performance c.Creative writing

13. Examination Paper 1: Essay writing Paper 2: Appreciation Paper 3 : Portfolio

14. Requirements for studying Literature Good command of English Enjoy reading and thinking Enjoy giving and expressing opinions/ideas Welcome to the programme!