171202-specification-accredited-a-level-gce-english-language-and-literature-h474
171202-specification-accredited-a-level-gce-english-language-and-literature-h474
171202-specification-accredited-a-level-gce-english-language-and-literature-h474
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2 The <strong>specification</strong> overview2a. Overview of A Level in English Language <strong>and</strong> Literature (EMC) (H474)Learners must complete all components (01, 02, 03 <strong>and</strong> 04) to be awarded the A Level in English Language <strong>and</strong>Literature (EMC).Content OverviewAssessment Overview2••Component 01 focuses on an OCR (EMC)anthology of 20 non-fiction spoken <strong>and</strong>written texts across different time periods<strong>and</strong> contexts.••Comparative <strong>and</strong> contextual study basedon the anthology <strong>and</strong> unseen texts.Exploring non-fiction <strong>and</strong>spoken texts(01)Closed text32 marksWritten paper:1 hour16%of totalA <strong>level</strong>••Component 02 focuses on one poetrycollection from a choice of six <strong>and</strong> onedrama text from a choice of six.••Exploration of the texts through stylistic<strong>and</strong> dramatic analysis.The <strong>language</strong> of poetry<strong>and</strong> plays(02)Closed text64 marksWritten paper:2 hours32%of totalA <strong>level</strong>••Component 03 focuses on exploring thenature of narrative in one prose fictiontext from a choice of six.••Writing as a reader develops theunderst<strong>and</strong>ing of narrative techniquethrough a creative writing task (500words) <strong>and</strong> a commentary (250 words).Reading as a writer,writing as a reader(03)Open text64 marksWritten paper:2 hours32%of totalA <strong>level</strong>••Independent study allowing learners topursue particular interests <strong>and</strong> developtheir expertise through an analyticalcomparative essay on a set text from a listof 12 non-fiction texts <strong>and</strong> a second freechoice text. One text must be post-2000.••Learners also produce a piece of originalnon-fiction writing.Independent study:analysing <strong>and</strong> producingtexts(04)*Non examinedassessment:40 marks20%of totalA <strong>level</strong>* Indicates synoptic assessmentLearners who are retaking the qualification may carry forward their result for the non exam assessmentcomponent.4© OCR 2014A Level in English Language <strong>and</strong> Literature (EMC)
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