English Higher
If you missed out on this qualification at school and need it now to help gain entry to Higher Education, or you simply want to refresh your skills, this may be the course for you. It aims to improve your writing and extend your knowledge of literature in prose, poetry and drama.
What our Learners say : quotes from the class of 2007/8 ..
"Challenging, insightful and well worth the hard work when you get one of Caroline's smiley faces!"
Course Description
The course consists of three units -
English language This unit focuses on different styles of writing. It includes informative, expressive, imaginative and creative styles and you will study and analyse them for information and meaning.
English literary study This unit focuses developing skills in reading and responding critically to literary texts such as fiction, poetry, drama or mass media. At least one of these texts will be Scottish.
Personal study/written response For this unit candidates will select texts or topics of particular personal interest and pursue independent study of their chosen material. The written response requires the candidate to express and justify a critical point of view in a piece of writing produced under controlled conditions.
Assessment Process Internal assessments (marked by your tutor) take place throughout the course. You will also sit an preliminary exam in February at the college learning centre and an external exam in May 2009 lasting 1.5hrs hours and made up of a Close reading paper - 45minutes, and a Critical essay paper – 45 mins.
Entry Requirements
To achieve this qualification it would be helpful if you have an English Standard Grade at foundation level or have completed an access level communication course but ‘life experience’ can count for a lot so please get in touch to discuss if this is the right course for you.
Entry to this course is by application. Download our Application Form, get one from your nearest college learning centre, or telephone Admissions on 01599 566770.
Qualifications
On successful completion you will receive an English Higher SQA certificate which is at SQCF level 6.
Attendance
The course will run for 32 weeks with a 2.5 hours tuition session each week which you are required to attend. You will need to be motivated and prepared to study at home or book a space at one of our college learning centres to complete the additional course work.
Start Date and Venue
The course will start in mid August 2008. This course is available at your nearest college learning centre subject to demand. Call now for further information. Auchtertyre 01599 566775, Columba 1400 (Staffin) 01478 611400, Portree 01478 614833 and SMO 01471 888430 (Sleat).
Progression
After this course, there are a number of other Further and Higher Education courses you can study. Ask us for more information.
Cost
£256. This is an ILA Scotland approved course. Ask your college learning centre for more information on how to apply for this funding or call ILA Scotland free on 0808 100 1090. Applications may take around 4 weeks. Costs include tutored sessions, assessments and certification at the end of the course. Learners will be expected to purchase, or borrow from a library, their own texts.
How to Apply
You can pick up an Application Form and get some help to complete it at your nearest college learning centre, download a Form here, or telephone Admissions on 01599 566770. Once completed, you should return your Application to our Admissions Department, the address is on the Form.