Language Variation Key Terminology/ Concepts, Methods and Theories Revision Guide

Component 1: Language Variation (35%)

 2hrs 15mins
 30 marks/ Qx2

Section A - Individual Variation:
One question on two unseen 21st century linked texts/data (30 marks).

INDIVIDUAL VARIATION




AO1: Critical application of methods of language analysis with sustained
examples. Uses sophisticated structure and expression with appropriate
register and style, including use of appropriate terminology.

 LINGUISTIC LEVELS
 EXAMPLES
 KEY TERMINOLOGY

AO2: Evaluative application of a wide range of concepts and issues to the
data.

 LANGUAGE THEORIES
 CONCEPTS: e.g. Politeness principles etc.
 INFLUENCE OF THE MODE – spoken/ written etc.

AO3: Critically examines relevant links to contextual factors and language
features. Evaluates construction of meaning in data.

 SOCIAL AND CULTURAL AND CONTEXTUAL FACTORS (MODE/ FIELD/
FUNCTION/ TENOR)
 KEY LINGUISTIC TERMINOLOGY

AO4: Evaluates connections across the data. Critically applies theories,
concepts and methods to data.

 RECURRING THEMES/ PATTERNS/ LINKS/ COMPARISONS
 LANGUAGE THEORIES
 CONCEPTS
 METHODS – APPLYING LANGUAGE = IMPLICATURE AND EFFECT