English Language focuses on the study on non-fiction texts in a variety of modes (spoken, written, multi-modal and CMC or computer mediated communication), considering how the language used creates meanings and representations. Students will have the opportunity to explore how the society that they live in is rich with language choices relating to gender, occupation, region, social group and ethnicity. They will also study how children learn language, starting from spoken language acquisition, to reading and then to writing. Around all of these topics, students will also study the discourses around each of these language concepts. Lessons will typically feature close study of texts to develop students understanding of specific terminology, initially led by the teacher but, over time, being led by the students themselves. Frequent exam style practice will help prepare students for the two exam papers sat at the end of the two-year A-level course and coursework completed at the beginning of the second year of study (a language investigation and creative writing) will also contribute significantly to the final grade.
Name: A2 Level English Language Qualification title: GCE A Level in English Language Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Paper 1: Language, the individual and society – 2 ½ hrs – 40% of A-level Section A: Two texts (one contemporary and one older text) that are written about individually and then compared Section B: A discursive essay on children’s language development with a choice of two questions with data provided. Paper 2: Language diversity and change – 2 ½ hrs – 40% of A-level Section A: An evaluative essay on language diversity OR language change Section B: Two texts, linked to the study of diversity and change, are analysed with respect to ideas, attitudes and opinions. NEA – Language in Action – 20% of A-level A 2,000 word language investigation on a topic of the student’s choosing A piece of original writing and a commentary explaining how this piece of original writing was written totalling no more than 1,500 words. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20150929 08:41:08 Updated 20161020 15:50:00
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