English Literature A-Level
Holistic Understanding
What Holistic Understanding means in English Literature A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Holistic Understanding
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Reference: OCR
A grasp of the subject shown through a cohesive argument rather than compartmentalised knowledge.
Topics that use Holistic Understanding
- 3m. Synoptic assessment (OCR A-Level)
Related terms
- Argumentation
- Contextual influence
- Critical reception
- Cross-textual Analysis
- Interpretation
- Literary canon
- Literary connections
- Literary theory
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