The literature in English syllabus is designed to guide the teaching and learning of Literature in English at Ordinary Secondary Education, Form III–IV in the United Republic of Tanzania. The syllabus interprets the competences indicated in the 2023 Ordinary Secondary Education Curriculum.
Literature in English for Ordinary Secondary Education is an elective subject for students who choose to join the Language or Arts or Music streams. The purpose of learning Literature is to help students appreciate character’s beliefs, identities, cultures and perspectives in order to develop self-understanding.
It also helps students to develop logical thinking, analytical, creative, communicative and interpersonal skills. Furthermore, the subject helps students to develop English language skills that in turn improves the general performance in other subjects.
A syllabus functions as a contract between you and your students. By enrolling in the course, students are agreeing to the terms of the contract. It is crucial then that the terms of the contract are clear and students know what is expected of them.
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