Linguistic Diversity and Change · Autumn Term

The Impact of Digital Communication: Discourse & Pragmatics

Evaluating how technology has created new modes of interaction and discourse conventions.

Key Questions

  1. Evaluate whether the rise of CMC is a decay or an enrichment of English discourse.
  2. Analyze how digital platforms democratize or restrict linguistic expression.
  3. Explain the pragmatic implications of emoji and meme usage in online communication.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

A-Level: English Language - Language ChangeA-Level: English Language - Language and Technology
Year: Year 13
Subject: English
Unit: Linguistic Diversity and Change
Period: Autumn Term

Suggested Methodologies

Case Study Analysis

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30–50 min

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20–35 min

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