English Language

Assessment

Exam – 80% Coursework – 20% Exam Paper 1: Language, the individual and Society- The first section of this exam covers the introductory aspects of the study of language using a variety of texts that was studied during the two-year course. It mainly focuses on how language is used to create meaning and representation. However, Section B looks at ‘Children’s Language Development’ looking at how children learn to read, write and speak. Exam Paper 2: Language Diversity and Change- The first section of this exam unit may ask you to consider how men and women talk differently and whether men really are from Mars and women from Venus! You may also consider how much variety there is in the modern English Language – for example, are accents really dying out? Section B will ask you to look at how language is changing and consider why, for example, ‘wicked’ now means something positive. In addition to this, you will be asked to consider language change and write an opinion article in which you voice how you feel about words such as ‘Reem’ entering the English Language. Coursework: Language in Action – In this coursework unit, candidates apply their knowledge of linguistic methods and concepts to an investigation of their choice. Students choose whichever area of language interests them most. The investigation is followed by the production of a piece of original writing (e.g. a monologue) followed by a commentary.