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G.C.E Ordinary Level, Appreciation of English Literary Texts – 43

Exposing the Misconduct in the G.C.E. O/L Examination Marking Scheme: A Call for Accountability

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Saki, Victorian Edition: A Masterclass in Historical Revisionism by the Department of Examinations The Department of Examinations, the government institution responsible for overseeing Sri Lanka’s General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (G.C.E. O/L) examinations, has once again been brought under scrutiny for a glaring mistake in the marking scheme for “The Appreciation of English Literary […]

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The world map of literary modernism.

Literary Modernism

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The World Map of Literary Modernism The late 19th- and early 20th-century literary modernism evolved to be a much-required, profound movement that had to work amidst changing societal landscapes, which altered the face of literary expression. Characterised by its break from traditional forms and conventions, Modernism is the product of disorientation and disillusionment caused by

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The Absurd Marking Scheme in Sri Lanka’s G.C.E O/L English Literature Exam

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Unveiling the Flaws – The Absurd Marking Scheme in Sri Lanka’s G.C.E O/L English Literature Exam Introduction Education systems play a crucial role in nurturing critical thinking and encouraging students to engage with various perspectives. However, the recently issued marking scheme by the Department of Examinations in Sri Lanka for the G.C.E. O/L examination’s Appreciation

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Exposing Plagiarism and Copyright Violation – A Dark Stain on Sri Lanka’s Education System

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Exposing Plagiarism and Copyright Violation – A Dark Stain on Sri Lanka’s Education System In a shocking revelation, it has come to light that the Department of English, National Institute of Education, Sri Lanka, has released a Teacher’s Resource Book titled “Appreciation of English Literary Texts” that contains plagiarised information from unreliable sources. This blatant

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Exposing Tampering and Ignorance: The Distorted Poem in “Appreciation of English Literary Texts”

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Exposing Tampering and Ignorance – The Distorted Poem in “Appreciation of English Literary Texts” Copyright © 2023 ELSL. All rights reservedDuplication, distribution and/or adaption of any part of the work without the written permission of ELSL is a punishable offence under the Intellectual Property Act, No. 36 of 2003. (Sri Lanka) In the pursuit of education and knowledge,

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A Narrow Perspective – “To the Evening Star”

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A Narrow Perspective – A Critical Analysis of the Neglected Themes in the Syllabus’ Approach to William Blake’s “To the Evening Star” Appreciation of English Literary Texts syllabus of G.C.E. Ordinary Level, demonstrates a significant shortcoming, as it fails to delve into the profound themes and motifs embedded within William Blake’s poem, “To the Evening

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Sonnets and their structures

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Sonnets​ Copyright © 2020 ELSL. All rights reservedDuplication, distribution and/or adaption of any part of the work without the written permission of ELSL is a punishable offence under the Intellectual Property Act, No. 36 of 2003. (Sri Lanka) Sonnets originated at the Court of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II in Palermo, Sicily. The 13th-century poet and notary Giacomo da Lentini is credited with the

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