Unit 2

Henry V - William Shakespeare

Introduction / The Coursework Assignment / Programme of Study / Further Reading and Key Ideas / Historical background

The most significant unit is to enable you to demonstrate your understanding of our chosen play, Henry V (AO2i). This aim is achieved when you focus on the methods that Shakespeare uses to present the narrative, themes and characters – the way he structures the play and the language that he uses (AO3). It is a coursework unit and so you should not expect to be taught as intensively as if it were to be tested in a formal examination. It is essential that you develop your own individual opinions and judgements (AO4). You need, therefore, to choose your task or title carefully. As it is a coursework unit, you should pay particular attention to the clarity and effectiveness of your expression and argument (AO1).

If you follow this advice you will achieve the four Assessment Objectives listed below. On further pages we have reproduced the advice from the chief examiners for the coursework units, giving you guidance on how to be successful in this unit.

In your assignment you will be required to:

AO1	8%	communicate clearly the knowledge, understanding and insight appropriate to literary study, using appropriate terminology and accurate written expression;
AO2i	10%	respond with knowledge and understanding to literary texts of different types and periods;
AO3	7%	show detailed understanding of the ways in which the writer’s choices of form, structure and language shape meanings;
AO4	5%	articulate informed independent opinions and judgements.