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In Britain, the subject is split into "English Language" and "English Literature". The former focuses on the practical skills needed to communicate effectively,
by jdietrich 9y ago
In Britain, the subject is split into "English Language" and "English Literature". The former focuses on the practical skills needed to communicate effectively, while the latter is based around the study of set texts. English Literature is entirely optional for pupils aged 14-16. Students from 16-18 have a free choice of three or four subjects, with no mandatory elements.
- pbhjpbhj 9y agoSome time ago I did Lang & Lit, without option to drop them. I think those who were in low[er] sets maybe just did Lang. My eldest just took options and has both as compulsory subjects. Also FWIW in "sixth form" (16-18) games/PE and general studies were compulsory in my high school. I had no time to fit in the general studies but was still put in for the exam. Other schools in the area didn't all do GS but lots did games.