English Literature – Prose Criticism

This unit is expiring
The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2026.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU025888
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD5-Communication and presentation
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand literature in terms of genre and literary devices in relation to set texts.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Recognise and analyse the writer’s use of language in set texts.

  • 1.2

    Discuss how the writer has used literary techniques and conventions in the set texts.

  • 1.3

    Analyse the use of features of text including

    • theme 
    • plot
    • imagery
    • character.
2

Understand and respond to explicit and implicit meanings in set texts.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Analyse own and other readers' opinions and judgements on set texts in relation to explicit and implicit meanings.