Welsh Literature

WJEC GCSE

The GCSE Welsh Literature specification encourages learners to develop their interest and enthusiasm in Welsh literature and to enable them to contribute to a bilingual society. The aim is to develop learners' confidence to respond analytically and personally to literature and contemporary multimedia cultural materials in order to gain an appreciation of Wales' cultural heritage.

Assessment

Written paper Poetry 25%

Poetry Candidates will be expected to appreciate and compare one of the set poems and a poem not previously studied.

Written paper Novel 25%

Novel Structured questions on the set texts.

Oral examination 25%

Visual Literature Candidates will be examined in groups of three on visual literature.

Non examination assessment 25%

Candidates will be assessed on two tasks:

1. 1. Task 1 Short stories – appreciation of prose
  2. Task 2 Drama – creative interpretation of a text