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Thursday, 17 June 2010


GCSE studies to include celebrity lessons

GCSE studies to include celebrity lessons

A new English GCSE could see pupils studying Simon Cowell and TV shows.

Spoken language is being brought into the subject to help young people’s verbal skills. Examining how TV presenters, contestants, interviewers and comics speak could become part of lessons.

 

What do you think of this story? Do you think celebrity studies are a good idea, or do you think we should stick to more traditional subjects?

If you were offered the chance to learn all about Simon Cowell, would you jump at the chance, or give he the "red buzzer" treatment?





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  • lousy (Age 13) wrote on Tuesday, 22 June 2010 @ 18:48

    WHAT how ridiculous is this

  • dasher (Age 14) wrote on Thursday, 24 June 2010 @ 06:46

    Verbal skills is good - this is not just studying Simon Cowell it is looking at how he uses words to be successful.

  • ironmansmt (Age 11) wrote on Thursday, 24 June 2010 @ 21:42

    that is so lame.

  • poolala (Age 12) wrote on Tuesday, 29 June 2010 @ 17:00

    what? How can studying Simon Cowell and other celebrities be good for your english!?