Advanced Higher English
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During this course, you will develop skills of literary analysis in order to analyse, evaluate and make connections between texts, along with the confidence to make informed critical responses to literary texts, and express these responses in a variety of forms. You will also develop skills in both creative and critical writing.
Successful completion of entry test.
No previous qualifications required.
The Advanced Higher English course focuses on the critical and creative study of complex and sophisticated literature and language. It provides candidates with opportunities to add specialism, depth and independence to their English communication and study skills.
The course encourages candidates to appreciate the ways in which complex and sophisticated literature promotes cultural and personal self-awareness and self-definition. It invites candidates to consider, for example, personal, moral, ethical, social and cultural concerns. It supports life-long learning and encourages deeper empathy for others.
The course consists of 32 SCQF credit points which includes time for preparation for course assessment. The notional length of time for candidates to complete the course is 160 hours.
This will be the study of Shakespeare's Hamlet and King Lear.The final assessment for this aspect of the course will beset by the SQA and completed under exam conditions
You will produce one piece of writing from any genre (poetry, prose fiction, persuasive etc). This will be completed over the duration of the course, submitted, by yourself on the day of your final exam, to SQA and externally marked.
This is an understanding, analysis and evaluation task of an unseen text, chosen from different genres. The final assessment for this aspect of the course will be set by the SQA and completed under exam conditions
You will select a suitable text or texts–your tutor will support you in this choice – on which you will write an extended essay, exploring a literary aspect or aspects. You may choose, for example, one of the following:
You should be considering your choice of text(s) for your dissertation from this point, in preparation for the start of your course. Your dissertation will be completed over the duration of the course, submitted to SQA prior to the exam, and externally marked.
You will attempt a Prelim (mock exam) paper in March / April via remote assessment. This will be marked by your tutor who will highlight any areas for improvement and help you devise a revision plan to improve your performance in the final exam. The Prelim will consist of a Textual Analysis paper and a Literary study paper.
Some places are available for late application
