English Language

Assessment

Assessment: Paper 1: Language, the Individual and Society A written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes 100 marks 40% of A-level Paper 2: Language Diversity and Change A written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes 100 marks 40% of A-level (NEA) Non-exam assessment: Language in Action Language Investigation Original Writing Methods of language analysis are integrated into the activities Word count: 3,500 words 100 marks 20% of A-level Assessed by teachers and then moderated by AQA Students produce: a language investigation (2,000 words excluding data) a piece of original writing and commentary (1,500 words total)