AN INTRODUCTION TO SPOKEN LANGUAGE LG4 Section A

I can select and apply specific terminology to the study of Spoken Language (AO1). I can demonstrate critical understanding of a range of concepts and issues related to the construction of meanings (AO2). I can analyse and evaluate the influence of contextual factors on the production and reception of language (AO3). LEARNING OUTCOMES

REFRESH YOUR MEMORY! 1.Provide 3 examples of non-fluency features. 2.What terms might you apply to Politeness in spoken language? 3.Provide 3 examples of spoken language features typically associated with Political discourse. 4.Provide one example of spoken language typically associated with stand-up comedy.

ANALYSING AND EVALUATING LANGUAGE MODES AND CONTEXTS – LG4 External examination: 2 ½ hours (19 th June 2015). Worth 60% of A2 mark. In this unit, you are required to demonstrate the following skills (in addition to those required for AS): Sustain informed critical judgements about issues raised through the study of language. Synthesise and reflect on linguistic knowledge and understanding drawn from different areas of your study of English Language. You are required to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how some of the following frameworks can be applied to the systematic study of meaning in language: Phonology and phonetics, lexis, morphology, grammar, discourse. The influence of mode and context, including time and place, on the meanings and forms of English.

SECTION A: ANALYSIS OF SPOKEN LANGUAGE (30%) One compulsory question (40 marks). Tests your ability to analyse, discuss, and evaluate spoken language texts. At A2, you are required to show deeper knowledge and understanding of the key constituents of language, and how these can be applied to the study of spoken language. You will be presented with more than one text. These will be grouped, usually by genre.

WHAT WILL IT LOOK LIKE? Compare: comparative analysis is essential. Talk shows: genre has been provided for you – what are the conventions of this genre? Hosts: your main topic of focus has been provided for you – what are the expectations of the host? Get their guests to talk: the direction that you should take has been provided for you. Techniques: linguistic features of spoken language.

SECTION A: ANALYSIS OF SPOKEN LANGUAGE (30%) You will need to: Discuss and explore the texts revealing an overview of the texts. Analyse closely displaying linguistic knowledge. Meet the requirement to Select and apply a range of linguistic methods, to communicate relevant knowledge using appropriate terminology and coherent, accurate written expression. Avoid writing too generally, and not looking closely enough at the actual language used; it is necessary to analyse the language of the texts presented, not just to display knowledge of spoken discourse. Show full awareness of the context. Be precise about the use of non-fluency features if appropriate; a common error in the past has been to fail to differentiate them clearly. While there is some overlapping, and some features should be described in different ways, there are clear distinctions.

TERMINOLOGY? What are paralinguistic features? What are prosodic features? What are non-fluency features?

LINKING YOUR KNOWLEDGE… Think about political correctness, politics, religion and humour. Orthodoxy - conforming to beliefs, attitudes, or modes of conduct that are generally approved. ‘Language creates categories for thought, and words can create either opportunities or boundaries.’ Linguistic relativity or The Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis. Euphemism, dysphemism, pragmatics, abstract nouns, formulaic utterances, subject specific lexis, hypercorrection, spontaneity markers, framing of questions, syntactic parallelism, colloquialisms, fillers, ellipsis, redundancy, back tracking, sympathetic circularity. m/watch?v=8r-e2NDSTuE

YOUR QUESTION… Drawing on your knowledge of the frameworks of language study, analyse and discuss the spoken language of the text as an example of stand-up comedy. How far is this text typical of the stand-up comedy format and what techniques does the comedian use to create humour?

AO1AO2AO3 Select and apply a range of linguistic methods, to communicate relevant knowledge using appropriate terminology and coherent, accurate written expression. Demonstrate critical understanding of a range of concepts and issues related to the construction and analysis of meanings in spoken and written language, using knowledge of linguistic approaches. Analyse and evaluate the influence of contextual factors on the production and reception of spoken and written language, showing knowledge of the key constituents of language. 20 marks10 marks

Drawing on your knowledge of the frameworks of language study, analyse, discuss and compare the spoken language of these texts as examples of political correctness/incorrectness. How far are these texts typical of the theory and what techniques do those occupying the majority of the talk time use to express their opinions?

AO1AO2AO3 Select and apply a range of linguistic methods, to communicate relevant knowledge using appropriate terminology and coherent, accurate written expression. Demonstrate critical understanding of a range of concepts and issues related to the construction and analysis of meanings in spoken and written language, using knowledge of linguistic approaches. Analyse and evaluate the influence of contextual factors on the production and reception of spoken and written language, showing knowledge of the key constituents of language. 20 marks10 marks