English Literature A-Level
Advanced Literary Studies
What Advanced Literary Studies means in English Literature A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Advanced Literary Studies
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Reference: OCR
The discipline introduced by this qualification, building on the knowledge, understanding and skills established at GCSE.
Topics that use Advanced Literary Studies
- 2b. Content of A Level in English Literature (H472) (OCR A-Level)
Related terms
- Academic Progression
- Close reading
- Contextual influence
- Critical Synthesis
- Critical theory
- Genre conventions
- Historical reception
- Independent Judgement
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