L.C. – English
Leaving Certificate English – Expression, Analysis, Creativity
Developing Critical Literacy and Communication Skills for Life Beyond the Classroom
English at Leaving Certificate focuses on developing students’ verbal and written communication skills which are transferable across all other subject areas. Through the study of literary and non-literary texts, students develop a mature and critical literacy to prepare them to meet the responsibilities and challenges of life after school.
At the same time, the course content encourages students to appreciate the aesthetic value of the English language as a form of art and entertainment.
Students are encouraged to develop their own creativity through functional writing and genre-specific composition. Students who wish to become proficient in English should read often and widely to develop their own writing style.
