English Department
Advanced higher.
In S6 pupils who have been successful in Higher English have the opportunity to further develop their skills in Advanced Higher. The course is excellent preparation for university as it requires a great deal of independent work, organisation and a high level of understanding of complex and sophisticated texts.
The Advanced Higher class are also given a range of opportunities beyond the classroom to develop their skills. In recent years, these opportunities have included visits to the Mitchell Library and Strathclyde University Library to develop their understanding of how to use secondary sources, a creative writing workshop at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, theatre performances and visits from journalist Peter Ross and author (and ex-Williamwood pupil) Martin Stewart.
The Advanced Higher Course consists of four elements
Literary Study
Throughout the year, students will study a range of work by classic writers, such as Tennessee Williams, Sylvia Plath, John Donne and James Joyce. In the final exam they will complete a critical essay that will require them to compare a number of different texts. This is worth 20% of their overall mark.
Textual Analysis
Over the course of the year, students will develop their independent analysis skills. In the exam, students will be given an unseen text and will be required to complete an extended analysis. They will be able to choose between poetry, prose-fiction, prose non-fiction and drama. This is worth 20% of the overall mark.
Portfolio of Writing
Pupils will be given the opportunity to study a range of different genres of writing and be given a number of stimuli to help them begin their own work. They will select two pieces to re-draft and submit as coursework. The writing folio of worth 30% of the overall mark
Dissertation
The dissertation is very different to any work undertaken at Higher and an excellent opportunity for pupils to explore their own literary passions. Pupils will choose their own texts and topic and will complete, re-draft and submit a 2500 word essay. The dissertation is worth 30% of the overall mark.
Advanced Higher Writing Folio and Dissertation Template
From 2017-18, all Advanced Higher English writing folios and dissertations will be scanned and e-marked. To enable this, all pupil work must be submitted on an SQA template. You should complete your work on this template and then print the document off and submit it to your teacher as usual.
Please download the following template document. Please select the version that is compatible with the programme you are using:
Microsoft Word: English Coursework Template
Google Docs: English Coursework Template
- This template must be used. If it is not, then we will not be able to submit your folio to the SQA
- Both folio pieces should be included on one document . Clear headings should be used to make it obvious where one ends and the next begins
- There is space for your Scottish Candidate Number and a page number at the bottom of every page . These must be filled in. If you are unsure of your Scottish Candidate Number then Mr Fisher will inform you.
- You must include your word count for each piece of writing and your list of sources.
- You will not be able to copy and paste footnotes into the template, therefore you must start your dissertation on the template.
If you have any questions, then please check the following document Instructions For The Submission Of Advanced Higher English Coursework or ask your teacher for guidance.
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Instructions for candidates. This assessment applies to the project—dissertation for Advanced Higher English. The project—dissertation is worth 30 marks. This is 30% of the overall marks for the course assessment. Your teacher or lecturer will let you know if there are any specific conditions for doing this assessment.
Project-dissertation 2016 (All links open as PDF files) From session 2019/20 onwards, the word count for the Advanced Higher English project: dissertation will increase to a maximum of 3,500 words (was previously 3,000 words). None of these examples reflect the revised word count however, they all remain valid and continue to exemplify national ...
General Reminders: Dissertations should be between 2500 and 3000 words. Use of secondary Critical Perspectives is advisable in the support of your line of argument. Sources which directly impact on your dissertation need to be fully referenced (Primary and Secondary sources) using footnotes and a Bibliography - see guide below.
Candidates should be made aware that the primary purpose of the Advanced Higher English project-dissertation is to write a sustained critical analysis, analysing and evaluating literary technique. The wording of the dissertation topic should reflect this wherever possible. Dissertations which set out to deal with a particular theme or themes ...
Advanced Higher English Project Dissertation 2022-23 Candidate Evidence SQA | www.understandingstandards.org.uk 1 of 13. ... Advanced Higher English Project Dissertation 2022-23 Candidate Evidence SQA | www.understandingstandards.org.uk 6 of 13.
Advanced Higher English coursework is electronically marked. Electronic marking requires each candidate's portfolio and dissertation to be electronically scanned. To ensure complete accuracy in the scanning process, candidates must use the SQA approved template to produce a physical copy of their portfolio and dissertation for submission.
Dissertation You will choose the texts you study for your disserta- tion—this can be from any genre. You will usually compare two texts. You will decide on the focus of your dissertation and an- alyse language and theme. Your dissertation will be planned, developed and draft- ed over the course of Advanced Higher.
These topics/texts must not be the subject of teaching or assessment in other units of the Advanced Higher English and Communication course or of other units or courses. Length Your dissertation or specialist study must be between 2500 and 3000 words in length, excluding footnotes and bibliography but including quotations.
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Coursework (27/05/2024) This section provides information on marking instructions and/or the coursework assessment task (s). It includes information that centres need to administer coursework and must be read in conjunction with the course specification. Instructions for the submission of Advanced Higher English coursework January 2024, pdf ...
This dissertation looks at 'the Gothic convention of the Byronic hero' in two novels by the Brontës and both topic and texts are good choices for this level. This is an interesting dissertation in that the candidate does better in terms of displaying their knowledge and
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Q to S. Candidates should be made aware that the primary purpose of the Advanced Higher English project-dissertation is to write a sustained critical analysis, analysing and evaluating literary technique. The wording of the dissertation topic should reflect this wherever possible. Dissertations which set out to deal with a particular theme or ...
Level: Advanced Higher. Introduction to textual analysis - reading a variety of texts - focus on poetry. Identify dissertation topic - begin reading of texts and research - continue in holidays. Literary Study - Study of poetry and prose texts for the literary study element of the exam. Annotate and revise texts - secondary research.
Project-dissertation 30 Not applicable see 'Course assessment' section Recommended entry Progression Entry to this course is at the discretion of the centre. Candidates should have achieved the Higher English course or equivalent qualifications and/or experience prior to starting this course. other qualifications in English or
Advanced Higher English Project-dissertation Candidat H 1 Hvidence 6 of 7. Advanced Higher English Project-dissertation Candidat H 1 Hvidence 7 of 7. In its preface, Evelyn Waugh describes the underlying theme of Brideshead Revisited to be "the operation of divine grace on a group of diverse but closely connected characters"l.
Dissertation. The dissertation is very different to any work undertaken at Higher and an excellent opportunity for pupils to explore their own literary passions. Pupils will choose their own texts and topic and will complete, re-draft and submit a 2500 word essay. ... From 2017-18, all Advanced Higher English writing folios and dissertations ...