AQA_2024: AS English Language - Paper 2 Language Varieties. (Merged Question Paper and Marking Scheme)

AQA_2024: AS English Language - Paper 2 Language Varieties. (Merged Question Paper and Marking Scheme) AS ENGLISH LANGUAGE Paper 2 Language varieties Monday 20 May 2024 Materials For this paper you must have:  an AQA 12-page answer book. Instructions Morning Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes  Use black ink or black ball-point pen.  Write the information required on the front of your answer book. The Paper Reference is 7701/2.  There are two sections: – Section A: Language diversity – Section B: Language discourses.  Answer either Question 1 or Question 2 from Section A. Answer Question 3 from Section B.  Do all rough work in your answer book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked. Information  The maximum mark for this paper is 70.  The marks for questions are shown in brackets.  There are 30 marks for either Question 1 or Question 2. There are 40 marks for Question 3.  You will be marked on your ability to: – use good English – organise information clearly – use specialist vocabulary where appropriate. Advice  It is recommended that you use: – about 40 minutes writing your Section A answer – about 50 minutes writing your Section B answer. For AS English Language Paper 2: Language Varieties, here’s a concise revision guide focusing on the key areas to cover: 1. Language Varieties:  Definition: A variety of language refers to the different forms of language used by individuals or groups in various contexts, including regional dialects, social dialects, and registers.  Key Types of Varieties: o Regional Varieties: Accents and dialects linked to specific geographical areas (e.g., Northern English, Cockney, Scouse). o Social Varieties: Differences in language use based on social class, education, and occupation (e.g., working-class speech vs. middle-class speech). o Ethnolects: Language varieties spoken by particular ethnic or cultural groups (e.g., African American Vernacular English, Multicultural London English). o Registers: Varieties of language based on the formality of the context (e.g., formal academic writing vs. casual conversation). 2. Dialect and Accent:  Dialect: Includes vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation unique to a particular region or social group. Examples: Geordie, Yorkshire dialect.  Accent: Refers only to pronunciation differences and is influenced by geographical region or social background (e.g., Received Pronunciation vs. regional accents).  Standard vs. Non-Standard English: Standard English follows grammatical rules and is used in formal contexts, while non-standard varieties may include regional dialects, slang, or colloquial speech. 3. Code-Switching:  Definition: The practice of alternating between two or more languages or dialects in conversation, depending on the context or audience. For example, a speaker might switch between formal and informal language depending on the situation.  Contexts for Code-Switching: o Social Settings: Adapting language for formal or informal contexts (e.g., using formal language in an interview but informal language with friends). o Audience: Switching language based on the listener's background (e.g., adjusting language for children vs. adults). o Bilingual Speakers: Alternating between two languages depending on the setting or the topic. 4. Social Influences on Language:  Class: How social class influences language use (e.g., upper-class individuals may use more formal, standard language; working-class individuals may use colloquial or regional dialects).  Gender: Differences in language use based on gender (e.g., women may use more politeness markers, tag questions, or hedging compared to men).  Age: How language use varies across age groups, with younger people tending to use more slang and informal speech than older generations. 5. Language and Identity:  Language as a Marker of Identity: Language varieties are often a reflection of personal identity, such as cultural, ethnic, regional, or social identity. o Example: A person from Liverpool might use Scouse to reflect their regional identity, or someone from a certain social class might adopt a particular speech style.  Social Identity Theory: How individuals use language to align themselves with particular social groups (e.g., using certain jargon or slang to signal membership in a subculture). 7701/2 IB/G/Jun24/G4005/E6 2 Section A Language diversity Answer one question from this section. Either 0 1 Discuss the idea that there is a connection between a person’s social class and the language they use. In your answer you should discuss concepts and issues from language study. You should use your own supporting examples and the data in Text A, below. Text A is the opening of an article from Country Living magazine. [30 marks] Text A IB/G/Jun24/7701/2 3 or 0 2 Discuss the idea that women play a subordinate role in conversations with men. In your answer you should discuss concepts and issues from language study. You should use your own supporting examples and the data in Text B, below. Text B is a transcript of a conversation between two men, Edward and Richard, and one woman, Kate. [30 marks] Text B Transcription key: (.) pause of less than a second simultaneous speech [italics] contextual information Edward: has anyone got any nice plans for the summer holidays Kate: erm (.) ooh [sounding surprised] not yet actually no no Richard: I do we did book a holiday to Spain but we had to cancel it Kate: ohhh [sounding sympathetic] yeah 5 Richard: yeah (.) so unfortunately Kate: it’s just so unpredictable (.) yeah Turn over for Section B Turn over ► IB/G/Jun24/7701/2 4 Section B Language discourses Answer Question 3. 0 3 Text C is an extract from a newspaper article about using appropriate language when applying for a job. Write an article in which you discuss the idea that a person should adapt their language to fit different contexts. You should refer to i