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OCR AS Level English Language and Literature (EMC) Past Papers

Download OCR AS Level English Language and Literature EMC (H074) past papers. Language of Literary Texts and Non-Fiction and Spoken Texts components. 6 resources.

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English Language and Literature (EMC) – Examiners’ report – Exploring non-fiction and spoken texts

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June 2022

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November 2021

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Bridging Literary and Linguistic Analysis of Prose, Drama, and Non-Fiction

OCR AS Level English Language and Literature (EMC) (H074), developed in partnership with the English and Media Centre, occupies the intersection between the two disciplines — students develop both literary critical skills and linguistic analytical methods, applying them across a range of text types including prose fiction, non-fiction, and transcribed speech. Component 1: The Language of Literary Texts (H074/01, 1 hour 30 minutes, 60 marks) presents an unseen literary prose or drama extract alongside a focused question. Candidates perform a close reading combining literary analysis (characterisation, narrative voice, theme, structure, and form) with linguistic analysis (lexical choices, syntax, figurative language, discourse patterns). The dual-discipline approach rewards students who can move fluidly between commenting on literary effect and explaining the specific language choices that create those effects. Component 2: Exploring Non-Fiction and Spoken Texts (H074/02, 1 hour 30 minutes, 60 marks) focuses on non-literary texts — journalism, biography, travel writing, documentary transcripts, and other real-world writing and speech. Candidates analyse how language choices construct meaning, position readers or listeners, and relate to the context of production. Questions may ask for comparative analysis of two texts or in-depth analysis of a single text. Spoken language features (overlaps, false starts, fillers, prosodic features, and turn-taking strategies) are assessed within this component. The EMC partnership brings a distinctive pedagogical emphasis: students are expected to show awareness of the constructed nature of texts, the role of audience positioning, and the ideological dimensions of language choices. This extends beyond identifying features to critically evaluating the choices writers and speakers make.

Exam Paper Structure

Component 1No calculator

The Language of Literary Texts

⏱ 1 hour 30 minutes🎯 60 marks📊 50%% of grade

Close reading of prose and dramaLiterary analysis: voice, structure, formLinguistic analysis: lexis, syntax, figurative languageIntegrated literary-linguistic commentary

Component 2No calculator

Exploring Non-Fiction and Spoken Texts

⏱ 1 hour 30 minutes🎯 60 marks📊 50%% of grade

Non-fiction text analysisSpoken language features and transcriptionAudience positioning and ideologyComparative non-fiction analysis

Key Information

Exam Board	OCR (EMC)
Specification Code	H074
Qualification	AS Level
Grading Scale	A–E
Assessment Type	2 written components
Number Of Papers	2
Exam Duration	1 hour 30 minutes per component
Total Marks	120 (60 + 60)
Calculator Status	Not applicable
Available Sessions	June 2016 – present
Total Resources	6

Key Topics in English Language and Literature (EMC)

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Integrated literary-linguistic analysisNarrative voice and focalizationSpoken language features and transcription conventionsNon-fiction genre analysisAudience positioning and ideological constructionProse and drama close readingFigurative language in context

Exam Command Words

Command word	What the examiner expects
Analyse	Examine how language choices create meaning, integrating linguistic and literary methods
Explore	Investigate the text from multiple analytical perspectives
Compare	Identify similarities and differences between texts in terms of language, purpose, and effect
Discuss	Consider multiple aspects of a text or analytical approach, drawing a reasoned conclusion

Typical Grade Boundaries

Grade	Approximate mark needed
A	70–85%
B	58–69%
C	46–57%
D	34–45%
E	22–33%

⚠️ OCR AS English Language and Literature (EMC) grade boundaries vary by session.

Integrating Literary and Linguistic Frameworks Across Prose, Non-Fiction, and Speech

The defining skill for EMC English Language and Literature is integration: weaving linguistic analysis into literary commentary rather than keeping them separate. A response that says 'the author uses metaphor here (literary) and also uses a complex noun phrase (linguistic)' misses the mark. A stronger response demonstrates how the complex noun phrase creates density of imagery that reinforces the metaphorical meaning. The linguistic feature and the literary effect should be inseparable in your analysis. For Component 1 literary close reading, develop a reliable close-reading strategy for prose and drama. Begin with the narrative voice — is it first-person, omniscient, or close third-person? Then examine how the syntax reinforces meaning: short, declarative sentences create very different effects from long, subordinate-clause-heavy sentences. Move through lexical fields, figurative language, and discourse organisation before drawing your reading together in a conclusion about the text's construction of meaning. For Component 2, spoken language questions require familiarity with transcription conventions and spoken language terminology. Overlaps (marked in transcripts with square brackets) indicate where two speakers talk simultaneously. Fillers ('er', 'um') and hedges ('sort of', 'I think') signal epistemic uncertainty or informal register. Prosodic features (stress, intonation, pace) are often marked in the transcript and carry significant meaning — a rising intonation at the end of a declarative statement creates a 'high-rising terminal' associated with seeking confirmation or validation from the listener. When comparing non-fiction texts, organise your comparison around the purpose and audience of each text, then show how different purposes generate different language choices. A broadsheet editorial and a campaign leaflet on the same topic will share subject matter but diverge sharply in tone, sentence length, vocabulary register, and degree of explicit argument.

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Bridging Literary and Linguistic Analysis of Prose, Drama, and Non-Fiction

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Key Topics in English Language and Literature (EMC)

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Integrating Literary and Linguistic Frameworks Across Prose, Non-Fiction, and Speech

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