CAPE Literatures In English

CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination®

CAPE®

LITERATURES IN ENGLISH
SYLLABUS
Effective for examinations from May-June 2012

CXC A15/U2/10

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CXC A15/U2/10

Contents
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