Higher English
- SubjectEnglish & Communications
- QualificationHighers
- CodeHENGLISH-E121A
- Study methods
Part-time - day
Duration: 1 year, 4 hours per weekPart-time - evening
Duration: 1 year, 3 hours per week 
Course contactAdministrator
0141 272 0645
Course Description
The course aims to provide successful performance in Higher English examination. It also aims to increase sophistication of response to
reasonably demanding journalistic and literary texts. It also aims to:
- Increase sophistication in use of language in short answers/essay writing
- Increase sophistication in individual presentation and group discussion
Course content
- Close reading skills at higher level
- Study of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare and The Catcher in the Rye by J D Salinger, and a number of selected poems and short stories
- Essay writing skills
- Individual presentation skills
- Group discussion skills
- Guidance induction and guidance pre-exit unit
The day course runs for four hours per week.
The evening course runs for three hours per week on a Tuesday or Thursday.
Start Dates
Tuesday 6 September 6:30 - 9:30pm or Thursday 8 September 6:30 - 9:30pm.
Cost
Day Highers £220
Evening Highers £142
How to apply
To start the application process, click here
Why Cardonald?
Entry Requirements
- Intermediate 2 English at A/B
- Standard Grade English 1/2
- Negotiable for students with relevant life experience.