Component 2: Child Language (20%)
1hr
45marks/
Qx1
Child Language:
One question based on a set on unseen data – either spoken or written.
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.
LANGUAGE THEORIES
CONCEPTS: e.g. Politeness principles etc.
INFLUENCE OF THE MODE – spoken/ written etc.
CDS – Child Directed Speech
AO3: Critically examines relevant links to contextual factors and language
features. Evaluates construction of meaning in data.
CONTEXTUAL FACTORS – Age, people in attendance, evidence of CDS,
lack of politeness strategies due to age.
KEY LINGUISTIC TERMINOLOGY
NON-STANDARD PHONOLOGICAL/ GRAMMATICAL ASPECTS OF
SPEECH
AO1 + AO2 = /30
AO3 = /15
1hr
45marks/
Qx1
Child Language:
One question based on a set on unseen data – either spoken or written.
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.
LANGUAGE THEORIES
CONCEPTS: e.g. Politeness principles etc.
INFLUENCE OF THE MODE – spoken/ written etc.
CDS – Child Directed Speech
AO3: Critically examines relevant links to contextual factors and language
features. Evaluates construction of meaning in data.
CONTEXTUAL FACTORS – Age, people in attendance, evidence of CDS,
lack of politeness strategies due to age.
KEY LINGUISTIC TERMINOLOGY
NON-STANDARD PHONOLOGICAL/ GRAMMATICAL ASPECTS OF
SPEECH
AO1 + AO2 = /30
AO3 = /15
