New GCEs for 2008

GCE English Language B (2705)

A2 outline

At A2, the specification explores the nature and functions of language, how its key constituent parts have developed under the influence of a variety of contextual factors and how these changes may be analysed and evaluated creatively.

The A2 specification has 2 units:

Unit 3: Developing Language

Topic list

Language acquisition - the nature and functions of language acquisition and social development of children from 0-11 years
Language change - historical and contemporary changes in the English Language from Late Modern English (1700+) to the present day.

Assessment

External Exam:	2 hours
Weighting:	30% of total A Level marks

This unit has a detailed focus on two specific areas of language study: Child Language Acquisition and Language Change.

Unit 4: Investigating Language

Topic list

Coursework exploring and analysing language data
Data collection methodology
Analysis and interpretation of data using appropriate linguistic methods and techniques
Evaluation and investigative conclusions.