AS and A Level: English Literature: Criticism & Comparison: War Synoptic Paper Coursework

A Definition of Other Criticism and Comparison

The other sub-category under Criticism and Comparison focuses on texts written within the context of war. This sub-category looks at all works of English literature that don't fall into the above category. So you'll read, compare and criticise a wide variety of novels, plays and essays heralding from different time periods.

Why Study Other Criticism and Comparison?

In producing your essays and coursework, you would spend time independently evaluating and interpreting prominent works of writing. Through this, you would develop your skills of judgement in relation to written English, while gaining an advanced knowledge of literary works.

What Will I Study in Other Criticism and Comparison?

You�ll write essays and assignments such as 'a comparison of Huxley's Brave New World and Orwell's 1984', or 'A critical analysis of poetry 1800-1945'. There'll be further essays on, e.g. 'Critical analysis of structure, form and meaning in Shakespeare', and a critical analysis of your chosen text or poem post-1900.

Further Study After Other Criticism and Comparison

The thought processes and evaluative skills you use and develop in this part of English Literature A Level will be hugely important in any Degree-level study of subjects including English Literature, Classics and Linguistics.

Where Can I Find Out More?

Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA)

http://www.qca.org.uk/qca_4081.aspx

Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations (OCR)

http://www.ocr.org.uk/Data/publications/key_documents/GCE_English_Lit_Spec.pdf