CAPE subject guide
CAPE Communication Studies
Language, communication and expression — compulsory on most CAPE programmes.
Practise it free in the Practice Lab, then come back to the tricky topics.
What it covers
- Gathering and processing information
- Language and community, including Caribbean language issues
- Speaking and writing for different audiences
- School-based assessment portfolio
Where marks get lost
- Portfolio pieces that ignore audience and purpose
- Analysis that summarises rather than evaluates the writer's technique
How to revise CAPE Communication Studies
Short, specific habits beat long unfocused sessions.
Step 1
Treat every task as audience-first
Step 2
Practise the analytical essay under exam conditions
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