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LIST OF CONTENTS

CAPE? Literatures in English Syllabus Extract

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CAPE? Literatures in English Syllabus

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CAPE? Literatures in English Specimen Papers:

Unit 1 Paper 01

48

Unit 1 Paper 02

55

Unit 1 Paper 03/2

59

Unit 2 Paper 01

66

Unit 2 Paper 02

72

Unit 2 Paper 03/2

76

CAPE? Literatures in English Mark Schemes:

Unit 1 Paper 01

82

Unit 1 Paper 02

95

Unit 1 Paper 03/2

99

Unit 2 Paper 01

105

Unit 2 Paper 02

116

Unit 2 Paper 03/2

120

CAPE? Literatures in English Subject Reports:

2004 Subject Report

144

2005 Subject Report

161

2006 Subject Report

175

2007 Subject Report

188

2008 Subject Report Trinidad and Tobago

201

2008 Subject Report Rest of Caribbean

214

2009 Subject Report

227

2010 Subject Report

244

2011 Subject Report

267

2012 Subject Report

292

2013 Subject Report

318

2014 Subject Report

349

2015 Subject Report

372

Literatures in English

The Caribbean experience has provided the context for a rich and varied literature which has earned a crucial place in the global family of literatures in English. The CAPE Literatures in English Syllabus aims to develop an understanding of the nature and function of literature and the methods of literary study. It seeks to encourage critical reading, interpretation, evaluation and an appreciation of, and an informed personal response to literature. On completion of the syllabus, students should understand, and be able to use the vocabulary of literary criticism and develop informed, sensitive, and balanced responses to the complexity of human nature as portrayed in literary works. It also seeks to assist in moulding the ideal Caribbean person. Such a person displays a high level of self-esteem, lives in harmony with the environment, values human life, and takes pride in our cultural heritage and diversity.

The Literatures in English syllabus comprises two Units, each containing three Modules corresponding to the three literary genres: Drama, Poetry, and Prose Fiction.

Each Unit incorporates the subject core which comprises the knowledge and understanding derived from a range of readings; concepts and skills in literary study, and related assessment objectives. The core comprises four texts drawn from a range of historical periods between 1370 and the present day. All prescribed core texts are works originally written in English. The core requires students to study, at least, the following:

(i) one play by Shakespeare;

(ii) one work of Caribbean literature;

(iii) one work of poetry;

(iv) one work of prose fiction.

Each Unit requires a study of a minimum of four texts.

CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination?

CAPE?

LITERATURES IN ENGLISH SYLLABUS

Effective for examinations from May-June 2012

CXC A15/U2/10

Published by the Caribbean Examinations Council All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means electronic, photocopying, recording or otherwise without prior permission of the author or publisher. Correspondence related to the syllabus should be addressed to: The Pro-Registrar Caribbean Examinations Council Caenwood Centre 37 Arnold Road, Kingston 5, Jamaica Telephone Number: + 1 (876) 630-5200 Facsimile Number: + 1 (876) 967-4972 E-mail Address: cxcwzo@ Website: Copyright ? 2010 by Caribbean Examinations Council The Garrison, St Michael BB14038, Barbados

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RATIONALE ..................................................................................................................................... 1 AIMS.................................................................................................................................................. 1 AREAS OF STUDY .......................................................................................................................... 2 GENERAL OBJECTIVES................................................................................................................. 2 SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO BE ASSESSED................................................................................ 3 PRE-REQUISITES OF THE SYLLABUS ........................................................................................ 4 STRUCTURE OF THE SYLLABUS ................................................................................................ 4 APPROACHES TO TEACHING THE SYLLABUS ........................................................................ 4 RESOURCES..................................................................................................................................... 5 UNIT 1 AND UNIT 2

MODULE 1: DRAMA.................................................................................................................. 6 MODULE 2: POETRY ................................................................................................................. 12 MODULE 3: PROSE FICTION ................................................................................................... 17 PRESCRIBED TEXTS ? UNIT 1...................................................................................................... 20 PRESCRIBED TEXTS ? UNIT 2...................................................................................................... 23 OUTLINE OF ASSESSMENT .......................................................................................................... 24 REGULATIONS FOR PRIVATE CANDIDATES ........................................................................... 31 REGULATIONS FOR RESIT CANDIDATES................................................................................. 31 ASSESSMENT GRID ....................................................................................................................... 31 GLOSSARY OF LITERARY CONCEPTS OFTEN USED IN THE LITERATURES IN ENGLISH EXAMINATION ................................................................................................................ 32

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GLOSSARY OF BEHAVIOURAL VERBS USED IN THE LITERATURES IN ENGLISH EXAMINATIONS .............................................................................................................................35 APPENDIX 1 ? PRESCRIBED POEMS FOR UNIT 1..................................................................... 37 APPENDIX II ? PRESCRIBED POEMS FOR UNIT 2 .................................................................... 38

This document CXC A15/U2/10 replaces CXC A15/U2/05 issued in 2005 Please note that the syllabus has been revised and amendments are indicated by italics.

Issued 2001 Revised 2005 Revised 2010

Please check the website, for updates on CXCs syllabuses.

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