English Language

Assessment

Component 01: Exploring language (40% of the A level) - Written examination Apply linguistic analysis, and engage with current debates around language use. There are three sections: - Section A: Language under the Microscope - Section B: Writing about a topical language issue - Section C: Comparing and contrasting texts. Component 02: Dimensions of linguistic variation (40% of the A level) - Written examination Explore language use in particular contexts across time and place. There are three sections: - Section A: Child Language Acquisition - Section B: Language in the media - Section C: Language change. Component 03: Independent language research (20% of the A level) - NEA Students pursue their own language investigation, and develop valuable research and communication skills. There are two sections: - Section A: An independent investigation – students pursue an area of study of particular interest to them - Section B: The academic poster – students present their research in a concise and visually accessible way.