A Level English Language (9093) Paper 3: Question 1- Sample Response
Summary
TLDRIn this educational video, the host dissects Question 1 from the Cambridge Exam's June 2021 past paper, focusing on language analysis. The discussion revolves around Text A, a blog post by Robert Wan or Tomlin from 2019, and its evolution in language use over time. The video provides a sample response strategy for exam questions, emphasizing the importance of understanding the context and evolution of language. It explores lexical fields, the influence of technology on language, and semantic changes. The host also delves into the use of abbreviations and their rise in digital communication, supported by theories from linguists like David Crystal and Michael Halliday.
Takeaways
- π The video discusses question 1 of the Cambridge exam's paper three, focusing on language analysis from the June 2021 past paper.
- π The language analysis paper includes three texts (A, B, C), with text A being a blog post titled '10 Casual Style Tips for Guys Who Want to Look Sharp' by Robert Wan or Tomlin from 2019.
- π The analysis involves examining how language evolves over time through these texts, considering factors like technological advancements and social changes.
- π‘ The video provides a sample response to the exam question, emphasizing the importance of an effective introduction and context identification for text A.
- π Text B and C are data-driven, with B being a table and C an anagram graph, both generated from a language corpus to illustrate language change.
- π The blog post in text A is related to fashion, reflecting contemporary trends and language use influenced by the digital era.
- π The video explains how to interpret data from the anagram graph, such as the fluctuation in the usage of 'FYI' over time.
- π€ It discusses semantic changes, like the evolution of the word 'awesome' from a potentially negative connotation to a positive one.
- π¬ The video references linguists like David Crystal and Ferdinand de Saussure to support the discussion on language change and its causes.
- π The analysis ties language changes to technological advancements, such as the impact of computers and the internet on communication and language use.
Q & A
What is the main focus of the video?
-The main focus of the video is to discuss Question 1 of Paper 3 for Cambridge exams, specifically language analysis for the June 2021 past paper, and to provide a sample response for writing an effective response in exams.
What are the three different texts given in language analysis?
-In language analysis, you are given three different texts: Text A, Text B, and Text C. Text A is the major text, and it can be an article or a blog post. Text B and Text C are generated from a corpus and include a table and an anagram graph, respectively.
What is the title and author of Text A in the June 2021 past paper?
-The title of Text A in the June 2021 past paper is '10 Casual Style Tips for Guys Who Want to Look Sharp' and it is written by Robert Wan or Tomlin.
How does the video suggest starting the response for language analysis?
-The video suggests starting the response with an introduction that identifies the context of Text A, such as the time period it was written in and the author, as well as discussing the background to what has caused language change.
What is the significance of discussing lexical fields in the response?
-Discussing lexical fields is significant as it helps to analyze how language evolves over time in specific areas, such as fashion in the case of the blog post, and how new developments lead to the creation of new words.
Which linguist is referenced in the video to explain language change?
-David Crystal is referenced in the video to explain how technology has changed the language, making it unrecognizable from earlier time periods.
What is meant by 'semantic change' in the context of the video?
-In the context of the video, 'semantic change' refers to a change in the meaning of a word over time. For example, the word 'period' has evolved from having a different meaning to its current usage.
How does the video suggest analyzing the collocate chart in Text B?
-The video suggests analyzing the collocate chart by discussing how words like 'awesome' have undergone amelioration, changing from a negative connotation to a positive one over time, as demonstrated by the synonyms in the chart.
What is the role of the anagram graph in Text C according to the video?
-The anagram graph in Text C is used to interpret data about language usage over time, such as the fluctuation in the usage of 'FYI' and its shorter form, and to provide reasoning for these changes.
Which theory is used to explain the crossover of abbreviations like 'FYI' in the video?
-The video uses Michael Halliday's functional theory to explain the crossover of abbreviations like 'FYI', suggesting that users adapt language to meet their needs, such as communicating more efficiently.
How does the video recommend concluding the analysis of the three texts?
-The video recommends concluding the analysis by discussing how language has become more flexible compared to the past, and how advancements in technology have prompted the creation of new words to accommodate new needs.
Outlines
π Introduction to Language Analysis for Cambridge Exams
This paragraph introduces a video focused on providing tips for Cambridge exams, specifically discussing Question 1 of Paper 3 from the June 2021 past paper. The video aims to guide viewers on how to analyze language through different texts (A, B, and C). Text A is a blog post by Robert Wan or Tomlin from 2019, discussing casual style tips. The paragraph emphasizes the importance of understanding the context and evolution of language over time, mentioning the influence of technology and societal changes on language as discussed by linguist David Crystal. It also touches on the semantic changes in words and the role of the digital era in language development.
π Analyzing Semantic Changes and Cohesion in Texts
Paragraph 2 delves into the semantic changes in language, using the word 'awesome' as an example. It contrasts the positive connotations of the word in contemporary English with its past negative implications. The paragraph also discusses the coherence between Text A and Text B, which includes a collocate chart showing synonyms and the evolution of word usage over time. The use of abbreviations like 'FYI' is analyzed in the context of the late modern period, with a focus on the functional theory by Michael Halliday. This theory suggests that language adapts to user needs and technological advancements, leading to the creation of new words and abbreviations. The paragraph concludes by encouraging a comprehensive analysis of all three texts to understand their interrelation.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Language Analysis
π‘Text A, B, and C
π‘Corpus
π‘Lexical Field
π‘Semantic Change
π‘Casual Style
π‘Linguistic Approach
π‘Digital Era
π‘Cohesion
π‘Functional Theory
π‘Abbreviations
Highlights
Introduction to Cambridge exams language analysis paper pattern, focusing on three different texts: A, B, and C.
Text A is a blog post titled '10 Casual Style Tips for Guys Who Want to Look Sharp' by Robert Wan or Tomlin, written in 2019.
Language change is analyzed through the evolution of texts over time, with Text A, B, and C representing different periods.
Text B is a table generated from a corpus, and Text C is an anagram graph, both reflecting stored data.
Effective response writing in exams is emphasized, with a sample response provided for analysis.
The importance of introducing the context of Text A in the response, such as its late modern period setting.
Discussing the lexical field of fashion and how it has evolved since the industrial revolution.
Reference to David Crystal's view on how technology has influenced language change.
Exploring the digital era's impact on language, particularly in the context of fashion blogging.
Analyzing the semantic change of the word 'period' over time, from a grammatical term to a stylistic emphasis.
Using Ferdinand de Saussure's semiotic system theory to explain the semantic change of 'period'.
Discussing the amelioration of the word 'awesome', showing its shift from negative to positive connotations.
Interpreting the collocate chart in Text B to understand the synonyms and semantic changes.
Analyzing the use of abbreviations like FYI in Text A, reflecting changes in communication in the late modern period.
Exploring the fluctuation in the usage of 'for your information' and its shorter form 'FYI' over time.
Using Michael Halliday's functional theory to explain the flexibility and adaptability of language to user needs.
Concluding the analysis by tying the changes in language back to technological advancements and user needs.
Transcripts
hi everyone and welcome back to my
channel where I provide tips and tricks
for Cambridge exams in today's video
I'll be discussing question 1 of paper
three that is language analysis for the
my June 2021 past paper in this video
I'm sharing sample response with you
let's take a look at the question by now
you must be familiar with the paper
pattern that is given in language
analysis you're always given three
different texts that is text A B and C
text a is the major text and sometimes
the extracts are given from article or
sometime it is given From the Block
entry
in this paper we are given a blog post a
title 10 casual style tips for guys who
want to look sharp and it is written by
Robert Wan or Tomlin in 2019
so when we talk about language change we
must not forget that language change
means uh that through these text types
this text A B and C we're going to
analyze how the language evolves over
time
text B is a table that is generated from
the Corpus or the particularly stored
data
same is the case with text C and that is
anagram graph I have talked about this
engram graph in my previous videos so it
is also this graph is also generated
through the corpus
the most important aspect of this video
is to tell you how to write an effective
response in exams for this I have a
sample response for you
you begin your response with an
introduction that identifies the context
of text a like text eraser set in the
late modern period which nearly everyone
has access to device so knowing what
trend is made easier
you can also start your first paragraph
with an introduction like text a that's
an abstract from blog entry and who
wrote it that is Robert Van tongren and
when was it written then you're giving
some background to what has caused
language change for example you're
talking about the lexical field used in
this block entry this blog is based on
the lexical field fashion and some
Lashes in this area uh from the
industrial revolutions such as lag wheel
genes where there was a need for new
words for new developments this text is
very similar as what may be found in
today's text yet back in early modern
English the Lexus would have seemed more
and rushed or Prestige due to some
influential writers
you can also give a reference to the
relevant linguistic approach for example
according to linguist or David Crystal
uh technology has changed the language
with technology new inventions
discoveries that change the language
that would make it unrecognizable in
early time period and then when you talk
about the development of computers and
internet means you have entered the
digital error and during the early time
period suchion was simply did not exist
so you're talking about the linguistic
changes in the present and the past side
by side
it's a blog post related to fashion so
when you talk about the blog post you're
telling your readers the source of
blocking and that is
um digitally done
here you are digging deeper into texting
the candidate has chosen one example
from uh text a and giving the reasoning
that what has caused
um language change over time for example
the period in text a is considered as
second generation vocabulary is one
study by William Laboe that is American
language suggests that Lexus would
spread quickly since young people
socialize on a day-to-day basis and when
in contact with another your vocabulary
and speech also get altered and perhaps
influence here you're talking about the
semantic change means a change in the
meaning that how the word period has
changed over time earlier it was it was
meant something else and now it is used
for a different purpose so you are
talking when you are giving an example
it must be supported by a linguist or
your own interpretation
there is another interpretation of the
reasoning for the same example for the
same semantic change that is period
taken from text a according to this
response
um the reason behind the semantic change
in the semiotic System Theory that is
introduced by Ferdinand the social Swiss
linguist social states that the word is
symbols which consists of two parts that
is a signifier and a signified and means
a symbol and the concept here in this
case period is a signifier or a symbol
and the signified is it mentally or the
cultural defined concept so in this text
period is used to emphasize a point
meaning that we associate it with it
with that concept however in order a
period of time the word period was only
seen as a grammatical term
then you're giving an example from text
B that is a collocate chart it shows the
synonyms for oh and awesome uh this is
how you start your next paragraph in
text a the word awesome seems to have
undergone or seem to have gone through
amelioration uh that is having a more
positive connotation over time as
demonstrated index b or in the past or
seen as negative word and in most cases
such as Terror whereas in contemporary
English the word awesome relates to the
positive words like amazing and this is
how you are talking about a semantic
change over time and the cohesion you're
showing basically the coherent between
text a and text B in your response
you also have to interpret the data that
is given in anagram graph uh like this
you may start furthermore in text a
deprivation that is FYI is used which
stands for for your information in the
late modern period to electronic
messages uh means you're giving the
reasoning uh for these abbreviations
being used in that period and other
platforms to communicate on
abbreviations were made more common such
as loan BRB uh taxi demonstrates a
crossover of FYI
you must talk about the time period
which shows a fluctuation in this usage
and the reasoning behind that
um that fluctuation
for example from 1900 to 2000 uh for
your information has remained uh
relatively constant in usage despite
minor fluctuations however FYI the
shorter form only recently came in to
use it around 1960s where skyrocketed in
frequency as time went on so after that
you you must talk about it's about the
reasoning that why is it so why there is
uh why there is an increase in the usage
of
FYI shorter form and there is a decrease
in the in the in the in the bigger form
that is for your information
and the way the crossover in text C can
be explained is through Michael Halliday
functional Theory means you're
supporting your argument as well with
some Theory or the theorist which means
that the users find language as a tool
and therefore they will adopt or adapt
to the language in relevance to their
needs today most people will find it's
sufficient to abbreviate for your
information since it is a quick to send
or say it can be it can debate that the
English language has become more
flexible they compare to the Past
and other candidate talks about the same
thing in a different style but this
phenomena can be can be tied back to
Michael halliday's functional Theory
according to halliday's language changes
according to its users and with
advancements in technology inventions
and new discoveries users will create
new words to accommodate for the needs
the new advancements that prompted the
need for the word FYI the short form is
a computer and the internet with
computers people were able to
communicate faster and more efficiently
in this way you need to analyze all the
three text in relation to one another
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