The syllabus followed and outlined below is Edexcel. From 2015 this course is linear. To achieve the full A level all exams/coursework will be completed in Year 13. • Component 1 Language Variation The study of varieties of contemporary language and language variation in English from Early Modern English to the present day. Students will explore how language choices reflect the identity of the user and how language use varies in context. (Exam, 35% of A Level) • Component 2 Child Language The study of spoken language acquisition, theories of children’s language development and how children learn to read write. (Exam, 20% of A Level) . • Component 3 Investigating Language Research into a particular field of language: Regional Variation in English, Global English or Language and Gender/Journalism/Power. The sub-topic to study is provided by the exam board. The investigation will include researching origins/development of language, main features of language use and changing attitudes. (Exam, 25% of A Level) • Component 4 Coursework Crafting Language Research into a selected genre followed by 2 assignments totalling 3000 words which demonstrate skill as a writer in that genre accompanied by a commentary reflecting on the writing produced. (Internally assessed and externally moderated coursework, 20% of A Level)
Name: GCE A Level in English Language Qualification title: GCE A Level in English Language Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20160106 14:50:29 Updated 20161107 11:21:57
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Title: GCE A Level in English Language Qualification: GCE A Level in English Language Classification: Languages, Literature and Culture