clare's teaching blog: May 2011

Thursday 19 May 2011

A2 COMMS & CULTURE - BRILLIANT TV PROG FOR OBJECTS OF DESIRE

There is a new series which has just started on the BBC called Secrets of the Superbrands. This week's episode explored the role of technology in making us want to buy stuff - with specific focus on Apple. Definitely a MUST WATCH - click here for the link which will take you straight to Realplayer.

LITERATURE: HOW YOU ARE ASSESSED

AO1: articulate creative, informed and relevant responses to literary texts, using appropriate terminology and concepts, and coherent, accurate written expression;

AO2: demonstrate detailed critical understanding in analysing the ways in which structure, form and language shape meanings in literary texts;

AO3: explore connections and comparisons between different literary texts, informed by interpretations of other readers.

AO4: demonstrate understanding of the significance and influence of the contexts in which literary texts are written and received.

LITERATURE: COURSE BREAKDOWN

AS Literature

Unit F661: Poetry and Prose 1800–1945
• Poetry 1800–1945 – critical analysis of poetry
• Prose 1800–1945 – analytical essay on a set prose text focusing on narrative methods and effects, and linking to other readers’ interpretations

Unit F662: Literature post-1900
• Close critical analysis of a section of a chosen post-1900 text
OR
• re-creative writing based on a post-1900 chosen text with candidate commentary

AND
• an essay exploring connections between texts informed by other readers’ interpretations.

A2 Literature

Unit F663: Drama and Poetry pre-1800
• Shakespeare: an essay requiring critical analysis of structure, form and meaning, and consideration of others’ interpretations

• Drama and Poetry pre-1800: an essay exploring contrasts and comparisons between two different texts

Unit F664: Texts in Time
• A study of texts across at least two genres within the same or different time period: an essay exploring connections and comparisons between three related texts

COMMS & CULTURE: HOW YOU ARE ASSESSED

AO1 Demonstrate skills in the application of communication forms and both competence and creativity in applying the conventions of written and multimedia formats;

AO2 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of concepts and critical debates relevant to the discipline of communication and culture;

AO3 Demonstrate analytical, comparative and
interpretive skills in applying relevant concepts
and perspectives to cultural products and cultural practices;

AO4 Demonstrate the ability to identify and investigate primary and secondary material appropriate to the exploration of key concepts in communication and culture

COMMS & CULTURE: BREAKDOWN OF THE COURSE

Unit 1 – COMM1

Understanding Communication and Culture
50% of AS, 25% of A Level
Written exam paper, 1 hour 45 minutes
80 marks
Four compulsory questions

Unit 2 – COMM2

The Individual and Contemporary Culture: Coursework
50% of AS, 25% of A Level
Externally set topics, internally marked and externally moderated
80 marks
Web-Folio/Portfolio of work

Unit 3 – COMM3

Communicating Culture
25% of A Level
Written exam paper, 2 hours
80 marks
Compulsory question and choice of one essay question

Unit 4 – COMM4

Communication and Culture in Practice: Coursework
25% of A Level
Externally set topics, internally marked and externally moderated
80 marks
Web-Folio/Portfolio of work

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EXAM DATES: SUMMER 2011

Thursday 19 May 2011

A2 COMMS & CULTURE - BRILLIANT TV PROG FOR OBJECTS OF DESIRE

Sunday 8 May 2011

A2 COMMS & CULTURE - OBJECTS OF DESIRE