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Hi all, So we've just gone back to school and we're starting our A2 courses now, mostly coursework in majority of subjects. which means English coursework. I'm with AQA, doing the language investigation coursework, yet I've no idea WHATSOEVER on what to do it on and I need to have an idea fairly soon. Most people have chosen something easily, but I want an A (should be getting one really) and I don't wanna rush into something. Only idea I've come up with is: An idea of comparing the language of MSN (teacher suggestion), but I'm not sure at all. lack of real frameworks, and data collection could be difficult. If I did it. I was thinking maybe get: - Conversation of a guy speaking to a girl and a guy. - Conversation of a girl speaking to a guy and a girl. Then I could do gender comparisons as well as looking at internet language? Cheers! ((''Pick what interests you'' doesn't really help, I'm not particularly interested in anything 'language related' I can think of.)) I did the following, it does not sound very interesting, but I found it really intersting by the end and got an A in it hehe. Compare the language used in children's scientific textbooks to that of A level. Children's = horrible science A level = anything from the science dept. You can get loads from it! Sounds quite interesting actually, what frameworks did you use? i got an A in mine this year, i did the language and phonological features of MCs just do something you're interested in, computer games, football, iron maiden whatever That's the problem though, I wouldn't have a clue on what to actually study within that field. Mine was quality and very interesting (at least for me, and my 2 teachers, even if I say so myself). I got 49/50, the highest mark anyone's got at my school for years. How has the Spanish language influenced American English in comparison to British English? basically I looked at the.
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This guide is written for students who are following GCE Advanced level (A2) syllabuses in English Language. This resource may also be of general interest to language students on university degree courses, trainee teachers and anyone with a general interest in language science. This guide is specifically written to support students preparing for the Investigating Language module of the AQA (syllabuses A and B), but should be helpful to those doing comparable tasks on other syllabuses (such as Edexcel's Spoken or Written Study and OCR's Language Research). Please look also at the extensive guide to researching dialect, which is on this site. What the (AQA) exam board says The aim of this module is to encourage candidates to apply their knowledge of conceptual frameworks gained in Module 1 and Module 2 to a small research project in a chosen aspect of spoken or written English in use. Back to top Assessment Objectives This module requires candidates to AO1 communicate clearly the knowledge, understanding and insight appropriate to the study of language, using appropriate terminology and accurate and coherent written expression (2½%) AO2 demonstrate expertise and accuracy in writing for specific purposes and audiences, drawing on knowledge of linguistic features to explain and comment on choices made (2½%) AO3ii understand, discuss and explore concepts and issues relating to language in use (2½%) AO4 apply and explore frameworks for the systematic study of language at different levels, commenting on the usefulness of the approaches taken (5%) AO5ii analyse and evaluate variation in the meanings and forms of spoken and/or written language from different times according to context (2½%). Back to top Content Candidates' own choices of topics and data are recognised as valuable aspects of learning, but their choices must be manageable and assessable. The following are.
skip to content Contact us About us Log in Search: Subjects Qualifications Professional development Exams administration Subjects English AS and A-level English Language B Specification at a glance There are four units in A-level English Language B. Students study how to categorise, create, develop and investigate language from the past to the present day. A mix of coursework and exams help develop students' skills as producers and interpreters of language. This specification develops students':  interest in English, through learning about its structures and functions, developments and variations ability to express themselves in speech and writing, producing texts for different audiences, purposes and in different genres  understanding of linguistic concepts and methods to analyse and investigate a variety of extracts taken from everyday sources. It encourages students to take responsibility for their own learning and gives them a strong grounding in the academic principles related to working with data. This specification provides students with a natural progression from GCSE study of English Language. AQA sets no prior learning requirements. We recommend that candidates have the skills and knowledge associated with a GCSE English course or equivalent. Schools and colleges are free to set their own requirements. AS Examinations (AS Award 1706) Unit 1 - ENGB1 Categorising Texts60% of AS, 30% of A-level 2 hour written examination 96 marks Introduction to the study of language, focusing on three specific social contexts: Language and Power, Language and Gender, and Language and Technology. Unit 2 - ENGB2 Creating Texts40% of AS, 20% of A-level Coursework - internally assessed, and externally moderated by AQA 80 marks Candidates produce writing in different genres and for different audiences and purposes (2500-3500 words). A2 Examinations (A2 Award 2706) Unit 3 - ENGB3.