Cambridge OCR
Level 3
QN: 601/4725/8
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Cambridge OCR Level 3 Advanced GCE in English Literature
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Cambridge OCR. Classified as a GCE A Level. Total guided learning hours: 360 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Cambridge OCR
Syllabus Units
3 Units
Guided Hours
360 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Close Reading in Unseen Poetry
Unseen Poetry Analysis
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Deconstruct the effects of rhyme, rhythm, and meter on meaning
- Evaluate the poet's use of imagery and symbolism to convey themes
- Synthesise interpretations of tone and mood through lexical analysis
- Construct a coherent argument supported by close textual reference
- Compare the effectiveness of different critical readings
2
Comparative and contextual study
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Comparative and contextual study
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Comparative and contextual study
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Comparative and contextual study
3
Comparative and Contextual Study
Two Texts from Different Genres
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Critically evaluate how genre-specific techniques shape the treatment of a shared theme across two texts
- Analyse the ways in which historical and cultural contexts inform the production and reception of each text
- Synthesise evidence from both texts to construct a coherent comparative argument
- Assess the effectiveness of different literary forms in conveying moral or philosophical ideas
- Examine the role of literary movements in influencing the stylistic and structural choices of each author
- Critique scholarly interpretations of the texts’ contexts and their relevance to contemporary readers
4
Drama and poetry pre-1900
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Drama and poetry pre-1900
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Drama and poetry pre-1900
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Drama and poetry pre-1900
5
Drama and Poetry Pre-1900
Drama Text
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the effect of dramatic structure on the audience's perception of key characters.
- Analyse how the playwright's use of genre conventions shapes the presentation of themes.
- Assess the significance of contextual factors in influencing character relationships and actions.
- Examine the role of language and imagery in developing the play's central ideas.
- Compare the presentation of similar themes or character types across different scenes to highlight development.
- Justify a critical interpretation of the play, drawing on textual evidence and contextual knowledge.
6
Drama and Poetry Pre-1900
Poetry Text
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the role of metre and rhyme in shaping a poem’s tone and meaning
- Evaluate the significance of recurrent imagery in conveying thematic concerns
- Compare and contrast the treatment of a key theme across two prescribed poems
- Contextualise poetic content and form within relevant literary movements and historical periods
- Apply critical perspectives to challenge or extend traditional readings of a poem
7
Literature post-1900
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Literature post-1900
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Literature post-1900
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Literature post-1900
8
Non-Exam Assessment (Coursework)
Independent Critical Study
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the thematic, stylistic, and contextual links between two chosen texts to build a sustained comparative argument.
- Evaluate and apply relevant literary theories to deepen critical insight and support the comparative analysis.
- Synthesise independent research with personal interpretation to produce an original critical response.
- Construct a logically structured and persuasive academic essay that engages with alternative critical viewpoints.
- Demonstrate proficient research skills by locating, evaluating, and referencing appropriate scholarly sources.
9
Shakespeare
Critical Analysis of a Shakespeare Play
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse Shakespeare's use of verse, prose, and rhetorical devices to create meaning and effect.
- Evaluate contrasting critical interpretations of the play and assess their validity.
- Contextualise the play's themes and characters within Renaissance social, political, and cultural frameworks.
- Examine the significance of the play's structure, including act and scene organisation, in shaping audience response.
- Assess the impact of performance choices and staging conventions on the interpretation of key scenes.
- Synthesise textual evidence with historical and critical perspectives to construct a cogent argument.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/4725/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Cambridge OCR
- Qualification Type
- GCE A Level
- Operational Start
- Sept 2015