AS and A-level English Language Specification ...

AS AND ALEVEL ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Specification For teaching from September 2015 onwards For AS and A-level exams in 2016 onwards

Version 1.2 14 October 2021

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Contents

1 Introduction

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1.1 Why choose AQA for AS and A-level English

Language

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1.2 Support and resources to help you teach

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2 Specification at a glance

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3 Subject content ? AS

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3.1 Language and the individual

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3.2 Language varieties

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4 Subject content ? A-level

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4.1 Language, the individual and society

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4.2 Language diversity and change

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4.3 Language in action

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5 Scheme of assessment

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5.1 Aims

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5.2 Assessment objectives

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5.3 Assessment weightings

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5.4 Non-exam assessment marking criteria

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6 Non-exam assessment administration

(A-level only)

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6.1 Supervising and authenticating

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6.2 Avoiding malpractice

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6.3 Teacher standardisation

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6.4 Internal standardisation

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6.5 Annotation

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6.6 Submitting marks

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6.7 Factors affecting individual students

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6.8 Keeping students' work

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6.9 Moderation

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6.10 After moderation

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7 General administration

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7.1 Entries and codes

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7.2 Overlaps with other qualifications

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7.3 Awarding grades and reporting results

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7.4 Re-sits and shelf life

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7.5 Previous learning and prerequisites

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7.6 Access to assessment: diversity and inclusion

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7.7 Safeguarding

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7.8 Working with AQA for the first time

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7.9 Private candidates

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AQA AS and A-level English Language . AS and A-level exams June 2016 onwards. Version 1.2 14 October 2021

1 Introduction

1.1 Why choose AQA for AS and A-level English Language

Specifications designed for you and your students

We have worked closely with teachers and universities to develop relevant, engaging and up-todate content that reflects contemporary language study. With exciting text- and data-based sources of language, the specifications introduce the study of English in its various forms and contexts, with the concepts and methods appropriate for the analysis of language underpinning all elements of the course. Offering clear skills progression from GCSE, these courses allow students to build on the skills already gained and prepare for their next steps. The variety of assessment styles used, such as data analysis, discursive essays, directed writing, original writing and research-based investigative writing, allows students to develop a wide range of skills. These include critical reading, data analysis, evaluation, the ability to develop and sustain arguments and a number of different writing skills which are invaluable for both further study and future employment.

Teach AS and A-level together

Both AS and A-level courses provide strong stand-alone qualifications that are fully co-teachable so that you can choose the approach that best suits your, and your students', needs.

Independent learning

The A-level non-exam assessment component provides opportunities for students to pursue their own areas of interest and develop personal and independent learning skills.

We support you every step of the way

To support teaching and learning we provide a comprehensive range of resources, including a digital resource bank and access to the largest network of English teachers facilitated through our national Subject advocate network. Learn more about our English qualifications at .uk/english

1.2 Support and resources to help you teach

We know that support and resources are vital for your teaching and that you have limited time to find or develop good quality materials. So we've worked with experienced teachers to provide you with a range of resources that will help you confidently plan, teach and prepare for exams.

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