Cambridge Pre-U Syllabus
Cambridge International Level 3
Pre-U Certificate in
LITERATURE IN ENGLISH
For examination in 2013, 2014 and 2015

Cambridge Pre-U Syllabus

Literature in English (9765)
Cambridge International Level 3
Pre-U Certificate in Literature in English (Principal)
For examination in 2013, 2014 and 2015

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Cambridge Pre-U Syllabus
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Cambridge Pre-U Syllabus

Cambridge International Level 3 Pre-U Certificate

Literature in English
9765
Contents
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Introduction

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Aims

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Scheme of assessment

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Assessment objectives

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Relationship between scheme of assessment and assessment objectives

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Description of components

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Appendix 1: Set poems

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Appendix 2: Sample topics for Paper 4

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Appendix 3: Grade descriptors

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Appendix 4: Additional information

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Introduction
Cambridge Pre-U syllabuses aim to equip candidates with the skills required to make a success of their subsequent studies at university, involving not only a solid grounding in each specialist subject at an appropriate level, but also the ability to undertake independent and self-directed learning and to think laterally, critically and creatively. The Cambridge Pre-U curriculum is underpinned by a core set of educational principles:

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A programme of study which supports the development of well-informed, open and independentminded individuals capable of applying their skills to meet the demands of the world as they will find it and over which they may have influence.

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A curriculum which retains the integrity of subject specialisms and which can be efficiently, effectively and reliably assessed, graded and reported to meet the needs of universities.

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A curriculum which is designed to recognise a wide range of individual talents, interests and abilities, and which provides the depth and rigour required for a university degree course.

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A curriculum which encourages the acquisition of specific skills and abilities, in particular the skills of problem solving, creativity, critical thinking, team working and effective communication.

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The encouragement of ‘deep understanding’ in learning – where that deep understanding is likely to involve higher order cognitive activities.

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The development of a perspective which equips young people to understand a range of different cultures and ideas and to respond successfully to the