GCSE English Language Specification Specification (version 1.4)

GCSE English Language for teaching from September 2010 onwards (version 1.4)Contents1 Introduction 21a Why choose AQA? 21b Why choose GCSE English Language? 31c How do I start using this specification? 41d How can I find out more? 42 Specification at a Glance 53 Subject Content 83a Unit 1: Understanding and producing non-fiction texts 83b Unit 2: Speaking and Listening 93c Unit 3: Understanding spoken and written texts and writing creatively 114 Scheme of Assessment 184a Aims and learning outcomes 184b Assessment Objectives 184c National criteria 194d Overlap between GCSE English and GCSE English Language 194e Centres in Wales 194f Previous Learning requirements 204g Access to assessment: diversity and inclusion 205 Administration 215a Availability of assessment units and certification 215b Entries 215c Private candidates 215d Access arrangements, reasonable adjustments and special consideration 225e Examination language 225f Qualification titles 225g Awarding grades and reporting results 235h Re-sits and how long unit results remain available to counttowards certification 246 Controlled Assessment administration 256a Authenticating that Controlled Assessment work is genuine 256b Malpractice 256c Teacher standardisation 266d Internal standardisation of marking 266e Annotation of Controlled Assessment work 266f Submitting marks and sample work for moderation 266g Factors affecting individual candidates 276h Keeping candidates’ work 277 Moderation 287a Moderation procedures 287b Consortium arrangements 287c Procedures after moderation 28Appendices 29A Grade descriptions 29B Spiritual, moral, ethical, social, legislative, sustainable development,economic and cultural issues and health and safety considerations 31C Overlaps with other qualifications 32D Wider Key Skills – Teaching, developing and providing opportunities forgenerating evidence 33E Assessment Criteria for Controlled Assessment 341