WJEC A-Level English Language Revision

Year 12

• Spoken language concepts
  • 1.1 phonetics, phonology, prosodics: how speech sounds and effects are articulated and analysed
  • 1.2 pragmatics: the contextual aspects of language use
  • 1.3 discourse: extended stretches of communication occurring in different genres, modes and contexts explore diversity and the distinctive use of language in Wales. In their studies
  • 1.4 show critical understanding of concepts and issues underpinning language use
  • 1.5 show critical understanding of concepts and issues relevant to language use
• Written language concepts
  • 2.1 enables learners to undertake independent and sustained studies into an aspect of language use
  • 2.2 encourages learners to hypothesise a theory in relation to language and identity; to gather data to support the investigation; to interrogate data and to reflect on the findings of the investigation
  • 2.3 encourages learners to use appropriate linguistic theory to inform their study GCE AS and A Level English Language 15
  • 2.4 develops learners’ independent judgements in considering their findings and others’ views of language use and, in turn, develops learners’ confidence in rejecting or confirming views based on analysis of evidence
  • 2.5 allows centres and learners to select an area of study that is culturally, personally and academically relevant
• Lexis and semantics
  • 3.1 phonetics, phonology, prosodics: how speech sounds and effects are articulated and analysed
  • 3.2 lexis and semantics: the vocabulary of English, including historical, geographical, social and individual varieties of English
  • 3.3 grammar including morphology: the structural patterns and shapes of English at sentence, clause, phrase and word level
  • 3.4 pragmatics: the contextual aspects of language use
  • 3.5 discourse: extended stretches of communication occurring in different genres, modes and contexts explore diversity and the distinctive use of language in Wales. In their studies
• Grammar and syntax
  • 4.1 phonetics, phonology, prosodics: how speech sounds and effects are articulated and analysed
  • 4.2 lexis and semantics: the vocabulary of English, including historical, geographical, social and individual varieties of English
  • 4.3 grammar including morphology: the structural patterns and shapes of English at sentence, clause, phrase and word level
  • 4.4 pragmatics: the contextual aspects of language use
  • 4.5 discourse: extended stretches of communication occurring in different genres, modes and contexts explore diversity and the distinctive use of language in Wales. In their studies
• Phonetics, phonology and prosodics
  • 5.1 phonetics, phonology, prosodics: how speech sounds and effects are articulated and analysed
  • 5.2 lexis and semantics: the vocabulary of English, including historical, geographical, social and individual varieties of English
  • 5.3 grammar including morphology: the structural patterns and shapes of English at sentence, clause, phrase and word level
  • 5.4 pragmatics: the contextual aspects of language use
  • 5.5 discourse: extended stretches of communication occurring in different genres, modes and contexts explore diversity and the distinctive use of language in Wales. In their studies
• Pragmatics and discourse
  • 6.1 phonetics, phonology, prosodics: how speech sounds and effects are articulated and analysed
  • 6.2 lexis and semantics: the vocabulary of English, including historical, geographical, social and individual varieties of English
  • 6.3 grammar including morphology: the structural patterns and shapes of English at sentence, clause, phrase and word level
  • 6.4 pragmatics: the contextual aspects of language use
  • 6.5 discourse: extended stretches of communication occurring in different genres, modes and contexts explore diversity and the distinctive use of language in Wales. In their studies
• Language and power
  • 7.1 show critical understanding of concepts and issues relevant to language use
  • 7.2 evaluate how contextual factors and language features shape meaning
  • 7.3 produce engaging writing in response to the language topic area they have selected in part (a)
  • 7.4 write an accurate and controlled piece with an awareness of audience, form and purpose Part (c): Critical writing choices they have made and to show understanding of the chosen language topic area
  • 7.5 articulate reasons for the language choices made
• Language and situation
  • 8.1 show critical understanding of concepts and issues relevant to language use
  • 8.2 evaluate how contextual factors and language features shape meaning
  • 8.3 produce engaging writing in response to the language topic area they have selected in part (a)
  • 8.4 write an accurate and controlled piece with an awareness of audience, form and purpose Part (c): Critical writing choices they have made and to show understanding of the chosen language topic area
  • 8.5 articulate reasons for the language choices made
• Language and identity
  • 9.1 politeness 2. Language and gender A study of how gender might affect language choices This topic would allow learners to use their knowledge of the levels of language, and of key concepts and issues, to explore and interpret the relationship between
  • 9.2 gender neutral language
  • 9.3 linguistic conventions 3. Language and culture A study of how language reflects cultural diversity This topic would allow learners to use their knowledge of the levels of language, and
  • 9.4 belief systems GCE AS and A Level English Language 13 4. Language diversity A study of how a distinctive variety of English differs from Standard English This topic would allow learners to use their knowledge of the levels of language, and
  • 9.5 encourages learners to hypothesise a theory in relation to language and identity; to gather data to support the investigation; to interrogate data and to reflect on the findings of the investigation
• Textual variation and representation
  • 10.1 representation
  • 10.2 gender neutral language
  • 10.3 sports and entertainment
  • 10.4 geographical and social variation
  • 10.5 show critical understanding of meaning and variation in language, informed by the appropriate use of linguistic analysis and associated terminology
• Comparing spoken and written texts
  • 11.1 explore how language features shape meaning
  • 11.2 analyse relevant contextual factors
  • 11.3 use appropriate terminology and methods of analysis accurately
  • 11.4 organise their response effectively using clear written expression
  • 11.5 explore connections between the texts Section B: Contemporary English Section B is based on the study of the ways in which language is used distinctively in the
• Critical language analysis
  • 12.1 show critical understanding of concepts and issues relevant to language use
  • 12.2 use and apply terminology accurately in analysis
  • 12.3 evaluate how contextual factors and language features shape meaning
  • 12.4 produce engaging writing in response to the language topic area they have selected in part (a)
  • 12.5 write an accurate and controlled piece with an awareness of audience, form and purpose Part (c): Critical writing choices they have made and to show understanding of the chosen language topic area

Year 13

• Language change over time
  • 1.1 language and self-representation
  • 1.2 language and gender
  • 1.3 language and culture
  • 1.4 language diversity GCE AS and A Level English Language 3
  • 1.5 develop and apply their understanding of the concepts and methods appropriate for the analysis and study of language
• Contemporary language change
  • 2.1 describe and analyse key features of language change, using associated terminology accurately
  • 2.2 analyse and evaluate contextual factors
  • 2.3 explore connections between the texts
  • 2.4 organise their response effectively using coherent written expression GCE AS and A Level English Language 11
  • 2.5 evaluate how contextual factors and language features shape meaning
• Child language acquisition
  • 3.1 representation
  • 3.2 gender neutral language
  • 3.3 linguistic conventions 3. Language and culture A study of how language reflects cultural diversity This topic would allow learners to use their knowledge of the levels of language, and
  • 3.4 belief systems GCE AS and A Level English Language 13 4. Language diversity A study of how a distinctive variety of English differs from Standard English This topic would allow learners to use their knowledge of the levels of language, and
  • 3.5 occupational language This unit provides key opportunities for research, investigation and independent study. It encourages learners to
• Language and gender
  • 4.1 politeness 2. Language and gender A study of how gender might affect language choices This topic would allow learners to use their knowledge of the levels of language, and of key concepts and issues, to explore and interpret the relationship between
  • 4.2 gender neutral language
  • 4.3 linguistic conventions 3. Language and culture A study of how language reflects cultural diversity This topic would allow learners to use their knowledge of the levels of language, and
  • 4.4 belief systems GCE AS and A Level English Language 13 4. Language diversity A study of how a distinctive variety of English differs from Standard English This topic would allow learners to use their knowledge of the levels of language, and
  • 4.5 occupational language This unit provides key opportunities for research, investigation and independent study. It encourages learners to
• Language and culture
  • 5.1 gender neutral language
  • 5.2 linguistic conventions 3. Language and culture A study of how language reflects cultural diversity This topic would allow learners to use their knowledge of the levels of language, and
  • 5.3 belief systems GCE AS and A Level English Language 13 4. Language diversity A study of how a distinctive variety of English differs from Standard English This topic would allow learners to use their knowledge of the levels of language, and
  • 5.4 occupational language This unit provides key opportunities for research, investigation and independent study. It encourages learners to
  • 5.5 undertake independent investigations of language, selecting appropriate methods and techniques for exploring data
• Global English
  • 6.1 analyse how language features shape meaning GCE AS and A Level English Language 9 Unit 2 Language Issues and Original and Critical Writing Written examination: 2 hours This unit encourages learners to engage with language issues and to use language
  • 6.2 show critical understanding of concepts and issues relevant to language use
  • 6.3 provide appropriate examples to support the points they make
  • 6.4 organise their response effectively using coherent written expression GCE AS and A Level English Language 11
  • 6.5 show expertise in their use of English to communicate in different ways
• Standardisation and attitudes to language
  • 7.1 attitudes
  • 7.2 gender neutral language
  • 7.3 linguistic conventions 3. Language and culture A study of how language reflects cultural diversity This topic would allow learners to use their knowledge of the levels of language, and
  • 7.4 belief systems GCE AS and A Level English Language 13 4. Language diversity A study of how a distinctive variety of English differs from Standard English This topic would allow learners to use their knowledge of the levels of language, and
  • 7.5 critically evaluate attitudes to language and its users
• Regional and social variation
  • 8.1 geographical and social variation
  • 8.2 African American Vernacular English (AAVE)
  • 8.3 other Englishes
  • 8.4 occupational language This unit provides key opportunities for research, investigation and independent study. It encourages learners to
  • 8.5 show critical understanding of meaning and variation in language, informed by the appropriate use of linguistic analysis and associated terminology
• Language in the media
  • 9.1 gender neutral language
  • 9.2 belief systems GCE AS and A Level English Language 13 4. Language diversity A study of how a distinctive variety of English differs from Standard English This topic would allow learners to use their knowledge of the levels of language, and
  • 9.3 occupational language This unit provides key opportunities for research, investigation and independent study. It encourages learners to
  • 9.4 undertake independent investigations of language, selecting appropriate methods and techniques for exploring data
  • 9.5 show critical understanding of meaning and variation in language, informed by the appropriate use of linguistic analysis and associated terminology
• Sustained comparative analysis
  • 10.1 enables learners to undertake independent and sustained studies into an aspect of language use
  • 10.2 encourages learners to hypothesise a theory in relation to language and identity; to gather data to support the investigation; to interrogate data and to reflect on the findings of the investigation
  • 10.3 encourages learners to use appropriate linguistic theory to inform their study GCE AS and A Level English Language 15
  • 10.4 develops learners’ independent judgements in considering their findings and others’ views of language use and, in turn, develops learners’ confidence in rejecting or confirming views based on analysis of evidence
  • 10.5 allows centres and learners to select an area of study that is culturally, personally and academically relevant
• Evaluating linguistic theories
  • 11.1 linguistic conventions 3. Language and culture A study of how language reflects cultural diversity This topic would allow learners to use their knowledge of the levels of language, and
  • 11.2 sports and entertainment
  • 11.3 show critical understanding of meaning and variation in language, informed by the appropriate use of linguistic analysis and associated terminology
  • 11.4 synthesise insights developed through the application of linguistic knowledge to the study of speech and writing
  • 11.5 explore connections informed by linguistic concepts and methods
• Data interpretation and argument
  • 12.1 register
  • 12.2 communication strategies
  • 12.3 accommodation
  • 12.4 representation
  • 12.5 gender neutral language