Objectives

By the end of the lesson you will:Have an overview of the Investigation

coursework you need to complete and have an understanding of what is required.

Be aware of the first and final draft deadlines.

Look at past examples of coursework.Discuss ideas of possible areas for the

investigation.Be aware of the mark scheme for the

investigation.

Investigation

This coursework must be c. 2500 words (give or take 200)It is an investigation of spoken language

generally through a theoretical perspective (Genderlect or Accent/dialect)

E.g. An investigation into the language of males and females in a stressful business environment/ An investigation into the effects of changing region on a person’s regional dialect.

Important Dates

A2 LANGUAGE Investigation

Over half-term you will be collecting & transcribing data for your Investigation

After half-term 2 lessons per week will be dedicated to coursework.

Investigation

You must have at least 2 recordings of about 2 minutes each and these must be transcribed.

During the course of your work it may become necessary to use a 3rd recording.

Order of work:Choose topicChoose/make recordingsTranscribe (all by the end of half-term)

Order of work

1. Choose topic2. Choose/make recordings3. Transcribe (all 3 by the end of half-term)4. Annotate transcriptions (1st week after half-term) &

Start writing following structure given in booklet. 5. 1st draft in by 22nd November(incentive- if you hand in

earlier you will be exempt from attending the coursework lessons.)

6. The drafts will be returned on the 2nd/3rd December and you must hand in the final piece on the 12th of December

You will be given a letter with details of how to make your final submission.

Ideas

Look through past examples on tables and discuss ideas with other students on your table (10 mins).

Have a look through the coursework booklets.

If you have an idea check with me – if it’s a good one you could start working on it straight away!

If you don’t have any ideas make a list of all the television programmes you like watching.

Think about which ones are scripted; semi-scripted or unscripted. Ideally for this coursework you need unscripted/semi-scripted data.