Language A: language and literature SL/HL
Language A: language and literature SL/HL
The language A: language and literature course aims to develop skills of textual analysis and the understanding that texts, both literary and non-literary, can relate to culturally determined reading practices, and to encourage students to question the meaning generated by language and texts. An understanding of the ways in which formal elements are used to create meaning in a text is combined with an exploration of how that meaning is affected by reading practices that are culturally defined and by the circumstances of production and reception. Helping students to focus closely on the language of studied texts and to become aware of the role of wider context in shaping meaning is central to the course. The study of literature in translation from other cultures is especially important to IB DP students because it contributes to a global perspective. Texts are chosen from a variety of sources, genres and medias
The IB DP Language A: language and literature SL course consists of four parts (Duration 150 hours). The assessment model consists of two papers and a written task. Paper 1 is of 1.5 hours duration and based on written analysis of one of two unseen texts; weighing 25% of the total grade. Paper 2 is of 1.5 hours duration and contains an essay based on two literary texts studied; weighing 25% of the final grade. The written task weighs 20% and internal assessment weighs 30% respectively.
The IB DP Language A: language and literature HL course consists of four parts (Duration 240 hours). The assessment model consists of two papers and a written task. Paper 1 is of two hours duration and based on written analysis of one of two unseen texts; weighing 25% of the total grade. Paper 2 is of two hours duration and contains an essay based on two literary texts studied; weighing 25% of the final grade. The written task weighs 20% and internal assessment weighs 30% respectively.