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Cambridge igcse literature in english (0475).

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The syllabus enables learners to read, interpret and evaluate texts through the study of literature in English. Learners develop an understanding of literal meaning, relevant contexts and of the deeper themes or attitudes that may be expressed. Through their studies, they learn to recognise and appreciate the ways in which writers use English to achieve a range of effects, and will be able to present an informed, personal response to the material they have studied.

The syllabus also encourages the exploration of wider and universal issues, promoting learners' better understanding of themselves and of the world around them.

This syllabus replaces Cambridge IGCSE Literature (English) (0486) from 2020 onwards. The only change is the title and the syllabus code. Past papers and other resources for are still largely applicable for teaching Cambridge IGCSE Literature in English (0475).

The last series for Cambridge IGCSE Literature (English) (0486) will be November 2019.

The syllabus year refers to the year in which the examination will be taken.

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Cambridge IGCSE Literature in English (0475)

This syllabus replaces Cambridge IGCSE Literature (English) (0486) from 2020 onwards. The only change is the title and the syllabus code. Past papers and other resources for Cambridge IGCSE Literature (English) (0486) are still largely applicable for teaching Cambridge IGCSE Literature in English (0475).

The last series for Cambridge IGCSE Literature (English) (0486) will be November 2019, We’ve uploaded it  to their designated section under the name of Cambridge IGCSE Literature in English (0475)

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IGCSE English Literature

Why study cambridge igcse english literature.

The ability to read, interpret and evaluate texts through the study of IGCSE English Literature will improve a person’s ability to communicate with others, and stimulate their creativity. Our Cambridge IGCSE English Literature homeschooling course will inspire and challenge your child as they delve deeply into a range of fascinating books and poems.

Studying IGCSE English Literature will enable your child to visit new places, gain new experiences, and meet new people – without ever leaving the house!

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Key topics covered in the course

By the end of your Cambridge IGCSE English Literature course your child should be able to:

• Read, evaluate and interpret texts
• Recognise and analyse the ways writers achieve a range of effects
• Create and articulate, well-informed, justified personal responses to the texts they have studied

Prior requirements and hours of study

• Previous study:  CAIE recommends that learners starting this course should have studied an English curriculum such as the Cambridge Lower Secondary programme or equivalent national educational framework such as the Key Stage 3 programme of study within the National Curriculum for England (Years 7-9).
• Your child should allow for up to 150 hours’ study time to complete the course plus additional time for completing assignments. Please note that 150 hours is an approximate figure which depends on their learning abilities and the pace at which they work.

The syllabus and exam

The course will prepare your child for the Cambridge (CAIE) IGCSE English Literature syllabus 0475 or 0992.

• The set texts to be studied for 2022-23 are:  Shakespeare: Twelfth Night, Fifteen poems from Songs of Ourselves Volume 2, a Cambridge anthology of 19th and 20th Century verse, Jhumpa Lahiri: The Namesake

The exam comprises three written papers:

Set texts, poetry and prose: 1 hour and 30 minutes (50% of the total mark)

Set text, drama: 45 minutes (25%)

Unseen: 1 hour and 15 minutes (25%)

There are Cambridge   exam centres   in over 150 countries. We can provide details of those most convenient.

All of our IGCSE courses include a number of past exam papers in the final module. These include the most recent paper which can be taken as a mock exam and submitted to your Tutor for assessment and feedback for a modest additional fee.

Please note, Wolsey Hall does not provide examination texts if required to students.

Course sample and set texts studied

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Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare

The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri

Songs of Ourselves Volume 2

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The fee for IGCSE English Literature is £655 via instalments. There is a discount of 5% for payment in full reducing the fee to £615. Read more about our fees and discounts, see what our fees include or use our fee calculator to find out the total cost of the courses you select. If you’re not delighted with your course, let us know within 45 days and we’ll refund your course fee (less the cost of the books).

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In many ways our Cambridge IGCSE History homeschooling course is like studying literature. It’s easy to understand the story of a book as you read it, but it takes deeper thought to understand the themes, characters, symbolism and message of a book. In the same way it takes deeper thought to understand why something has happened in History or why it still affects the world today.

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Our Cambridge IGCSE French homeschooling course is based around the language skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing, Psychological studies have found that speaking a second language, such as French, is a great asset to the cognitive process. The brains of bilingual people operate differently than those of single language speakers.

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This section includes recent IGCSE English Literature past papers from Cambridge International Examinations. You can download each of the CIE IGCSE English Literature past papers and marking schemes by clicking the links below.

CIE IGCSE English Literature Past Exam Papers (0992) (9-1) June 2021

Paper 1: 0992/12 Poetry and Prose Download Paper      –     Download Mark Scheme

Paper 2: 0992/22 Drama Download Paper      –     Download Mark Scheme

Paper 3: 0992/32 Drama (Open Text) Download Paper      –     Download Mark Scheme

Paper 4: 0992/42 Unseen Download Paper      –     Download Mark Scheme

CIE IGCSE English Literature Past Exam Papers (0992) (9-1) Specimen papers 2020

Paper 1: 0992/11 Poetry and Prose Download Paper      –     Download Mark Scheme

Paper 2: 0992/21 Drama Download Paper      –     Download Mark Scheme

Paper 3: 0992/41 Drama (Open Text) Download Paper      –     Download Mark Scheme

Paper 4: 0992/41 Unseen Download Paper      –     Download Mark Scheme

2019 CIE IGCSE English Literature Past Exam Papers (0992) (9-1)

2019 Paper 2: 0992/21 Drama 

Download Paper   –   Download Mark Scheme

2019 Paper 3: 0992/41 Drama (Open Text) 

Download Paper    –   Download Mark Scheme

2019 Paper 4: 0992/41 Unseen 

June 2018 CIE IGCSE English Literature Past Exam Papers (9-1) 0477

June 2018 Paper 1: 0477/01  Poetry and Prose –   Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

This syllabus 0477 is graded from 9 to 1 but is otherwise the same as Cambridge IGCSE English Literature – 0486 . You can therefore use the past papers for Cambridge IGCSE English Literature – 0486 to help you with the 9-1 version of the syllabus.

June 2018 CIE IGCSE English Literature Past Exam Papers

June 2018 Paper 1: 0486/11 Poetry and Prose –   Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

June 2018 Paper 2: 0486/21 Drama –   Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

June 2018 Paper 4: 0486/41 Unseen –   Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

June 2017 CIE IGCSE English Literature Past Exam Papers (9-1) 0477

June 2017 Paper 1: 0477/01  Poetry and Prose –   Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

June 2017 CIE IGCSE English Literature Past Exam Papers

June 2017 Paper 1: 0486/11 Poetry and Prose –   Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

June 2017 Paper 2: 0486/21 Drama –   Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

June 2017 Paper 3: 0486/31 Drama (Open Texts) –   Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

June 2017 Paper 4: 0486/41 Unseen –   Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

June 2016 CIE IGCSE English Literature Past Exam Papers

June 2016 Paper 1: 0486/11  Poetry and Prose –   Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

June 2016 Paper 4: 0486/41  Unseen –   Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

June 2015 CIE IGCSE English Literature Past Exam Papers

June 2015 Paper 1: 0486/01 Poetry and Prose –   Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

June 2015 Paper 2: 0486/02 Drama –   Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

June 2015 Paper 3: 0486/03 Drama (Open Texts) –   Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

June 2015 Paper 4: 0486/04 Unseen –   Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

Specimen 2015 Papers

Specimen Paper 1: 0486/01 Poetry and Prose –   Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

Specimen Paper 2: 0486/02 Drama –   Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

Specimen Paper 3: 0486/03 Drama (Open Texts) –   Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

Specimen Paper 4: 0486/04 Unseen –   Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

Paper 1: 0486/11 Set Texts: Open Books –   Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

Paper 3: 0486/31 Unseen –   Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

Paper 4: 0486/41 Set Texts: Closed Books –   Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

Paper 5: 0486/51 Set Texts: Closed Books B –   Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

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