Exam details

Question 1

Which AOs are in Language Under the Microscope and how are marks distributed?

Answer 1

AO1, AO3
(a) 10 marks
(b) 10 marks

Question 2

How are marks distributed in Topical language Issue?

Answer 2

AO2 - 12 marks
AO5 - 12 marks

Question 3

How are marks distributed in Comparing Texts?

Answer 3

AO1 - 12 marks
AO3 - 12 marks
AO4 - 12 marks

Question 4

How are marks distributed in CLA?

Answer 4

AO1 - 10 marks
AO2 - 10 marks

Question 5

How are marks distributed in Language in the Media?

Answer 5

AO2 - 12 marks
AO3 - 12 marks

Question 6

How are marks distributed in Language and Change?

Answer 6

AO1 - 12 marks
AO3 - 12 marks
AO4 - 12 marks

Question 7

Structure of Language under the Microscope

Answer 7

No introduction
(a) lexis, semantics, grammar
(b) sentence structure
No conclusion

No theory. Remember quotes. Relate everything back to context

Question 8

Structure of Topical Language Issue

Answer 8

Creative writing piece. Make sure to fit the genre given, no matter how weird it feels. Be original! Include theorists

Question 9

Structure of Comparing Texts

Answer 9

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Question 10

Structure of CLA

Answer 10

No introduction
Reference phonology, grammar and meaning.
Always reference the child’s language development stage
Always mention the theorist that your point relates to (nativism, behaviourism, cognitivism, interactionalism)
No conclusion

Question 11

Structure of Language in the Media

Answer 11

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Question 12

Structure of Language and Change

Answer 12

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