Literature in English

Abstract

OBJECTIVES The examination will assess: (a) candidates’ familiarity with the background and content of literary texts as well as literary techniques employed by the writers; (b) candidates’ ability to articulate an informed personal response; (c) candidates’ ability to write clear, succinct answers which demonstrate critical and analytical skills; and (d) candidates’ ability to express themselves more freely, informally and imaginatively in portfolio work which relates topics of chosen literary significance to issues of importance in our contemporary culture.