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A & AS Level : Language and Literature in English (BES) (AS Level only) (8274)

This syllabus is only available to Centers taking part in the Board Examination Systems (BES) Pilot. The Language and Literature syllabus has two aims: to encourage an appreciation of literature in English - prose, poetry and drama - of different types and from different cultures; and to develop the key skills required to read, analyse and communicate effectively in English. By studying a range of texts, learners understand more about writers' choices of structure and language, and develop their ability to form independent opinions about what they read. Learners also improve their understanding of the English language and how it is used, extending their skills across a range of writing styles, including imaginative, discursive and argumentative.

Current Syllabus

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• 2013 syllabus (242Kb)

Future Syllabuses

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• 2014 syllabus (245Kb)
• 2015 Syllabus (188Kb)

Past Papers and Examiner Reports

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