Paper 1: exploring language A: language under the microscope - analyse the lexical and grammatical effects in a short passage B: writing about a topical language issue - write for a specified audience on power, gender or technology in language C: comparing and contrasting texts - a comparative analysis of two texts (including spoken language) Paper 2: dimensions of linguistic variation A: child language acquisition - how children aged 0-7 learn to speak B: language in the media - analyse multimodal media texts and apply language concepts and theories C: language change - the analysis of historical varieties of English Non-examined teacher assessment See https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce/english-language-h070-h470- from-2015/ for further details.
- GCSE grade 6 or above in English Language and grade 5 or above in English Literature. - Grade 4 and 5 across English and mathematics*. At least three other GCSEs at grade 4 or above. * This means if you achieve a grade 4 in English you need to achieve a grade 5 in mathematics; if you achieve a grade 4 in mathematics you need to achieve a grade 5 in English.
Paper 1: exploring language - three essay responses, 150 minutes (40%) Paper 2: dimensions of linguistic variation - three essay responses, 150 minutes (40%) Non-examined teacher assessment - independent language investigation (2000-2500 words); an academic poster (750-1000 words) (20%)
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| Local Authority | Cumberland |
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Paper 1: exploring language A: language under the microscope - analyse the lexical and grammatical effects in a short passage B: writing about a topical language issue - write for a specified audience on power, gender or technology in language C: comparing and contrasting texts - a comparative analysis of two texts (including spoken language) Paper 2: dimensions of linguistic variation A: child language acquisition - how children aged 0-7 learn to speak B: language in the media - analyse multimodal media texts and apply language concepts and theories C: language change - the analysis of historical varieties of English Non-examined teacher assessment See https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce/english-language-h070-h470- from-2015/ for further details.
- GCSE grade 6 or above in English Language and grade 5 or above in English Literature. - Grade 4 and 5 across English and mathematics*. At least three other GCSEs at grade 4 or above. * This means if you achieve a grade 4 in English you need to achieve a grade 5 in mathematics; if you achieve a grade 4 in mathematics you need to achieve a grade 5 in English.
Paper 1: exploring language - three essay responses, 150 minutes (40%) Paper 2: dimensions of linguistic variation - three essay responses, 150 minutes (40%) Non-examined teacher assessment - independent language investigation (2000-2500 words); an academic poster (750-1000 words) (20%)