English: Advanced Higher

Recommended Entry Requirements:

• Higher English A or B

Course Content:

The Advanced Higher course is made up of two mandatory units:

• Analysis and Evaluation

Learners will provide evidence of their ability to critically respond to complex and sophisticated texts, and of their ability to carry out an independent study into an aspect or aspects of literature.

• Creation and Production

Learners will provide evidence of their writing skills through the production of writing which demonstrates a range of skills necessary for the deployment of language to create effect.

Assessment:

• In addition to class work, the assessment comprises a dissertation and a portfolio which are submitted to the SQA (60%) and an exam consisting of two papers: Textual Analysis (20%) and Literature (20%).