9093 — English Language — A Level — Overview
A Level language topics — language change, child language acquisition, English in the world, and language and the self.
Syllabus code
9093
Level
A Level
Main paper
Paper 3 · 150 min
Syllabus structure
10 chapters across 4 units.
- Unit 1 · Language changeChapters 7–7
- Unit 2 · Child language acquisitionChapters 8–8
- Unit 3 · English in the worldChapters 9–9
- Unit 4 · Language and the selfChapters 10–10
Paper breakdown
- Paper 3 — multiple choice, 150 minutes.Loading…
- Other papers — data response and structured essays.Coming soon
Assessment objectives
- AO1 — Knowledge and understanding
- Recall terms, concepts, theories and formulas accurately.
- AO2 — Analysis
- Apply what you know to the situation in front of you and follow the chain of reasoning.
- AO3 — Evaluation
- Weigh the evidence, consider limitations and reach a supported judgement.
Command words
- Define
- Give the precise meaning of a term.
- Explain
- Set out purposes or reasons, with clear links between them.
- Calculate
- Work out a numerical answer, showing your working.
- Analyse
- Break the issue down and show how the parts connect.
- Discuss
- Write about the issue from more than one point of view.
- Evaluate
- Judge how important or successful something is, then conclude.