Literature and Communication (in a Scottish context)

This is a new Level 6 course.

In this course, you will complete four units –​

1. Introduction to Literature (6 SCQF points)​
2. Communications (6 SCQF points)​
3. Analysis & Evaluation in a Scottish Context (9 SCQF points)​
4. Creating Media Content in a Scottish Context (9 SCQF points)

Introduction to Literature + Analysis & Evaluation in a Scottish Context

Outcome 1 assessments :​

• Two critical responses to two different types of text ​
• You can complete these assessment in one of two ways:​

1. Two extended pieces of writing (critical essays, that should be 400-500 words) and include critical terminology​
2. One extended piece of writing AND a 4 minute talk about a text

Texts :

• We will read The Young Team (or parts of TYT) by Graeme Armstrong as a Prose Fiction text. ​
• You will write a critical essay on this. (500 words)​
• We will analyse 3 Jackie Kay poems. You can choose to write an essay (500 words) on one of them, or you can do a talk on it (4 minutes minimum)

Outcome 2 assessment :​

• A ‘closed-book’ (no notes) Textual Analysis of a text already studied (as long as the questions are unseen, the text can be known).

Texts and assessment :

• You will be given an extract from TYT, with a set of questions you need to answer.​
• You will also be given a Jackie Kay poem with a set of questions you need to answer.Reading, analysing and writing about these texts will get Analysis & Evaluation in a Scottish Context.

Communications:

There are 4 outcomes we need to cover:​

1. Demonstrate an understanding of detailed written non-fiction communication (unseen)​
   RUAE + Purpose and Audience with detailed supporting answers. ​
2. Produce detailed written communication ​
   minimum 500 words, written accurately and with purpose in mind. A report, persuasive essay or other non-fiction piece of writing. ​
3. Understand detailed spoken communication​
   Answer questions on a spoken text (speech or news broadcast)​
4. Deliver and participate in spoken communication​
   A solo talk of at least 3 minutes, and able to respond to questions.​
   If a group talk, each person needs to speak for a minimum of three minutes. ​
   (Evidence of assessment can be a recording, detailed notes, or a detailed checklist).

Entry Requirements:

To choose this course at Level 6, a minimum of a C pass at National 5 is advised.

Two Year Higher English Option – new for Session 25-26!

This session a two year Higher English is an option for S5 pupils who will have the chance to complete level 6 Literature and Communication award in S5 and sit the final Higher English exam at the end of S6.