The selection includes works originally written in the language studied and works in translation from the IB Prescribed Reading List . 3. Assessment Components
Higher Level (HL) students typically study 6 literary works , while Standard Level (SL) students study 4 . English A: Language and Literature - Course Com...
Students write an analysis of previously unseen non-literary texts. HL students analyze two texts separately, while SL students analyze one. The selection includes works originally written in the
English A: Language and Literature - Course Components The course is a rigorous, two-year program that explores how language creates meaning and how texts shape, and are shaped by, our world. It balances the study of traditional literary works with diverse non-literary text types, such as advertisements, films, and digital media. 1. Core Areas of Exploration Students write an analysis of previously unseen non-literary
Here, students examine how the context of production (when and where a text was written) and the context of reception (where it is read) influence its meaning. This includes exploring historical, cultural, and political influences.
Students engage with both (novels, plays, poetry) and non-literary "bodies of work" (journalism, speeches, graphic novels).
The curriculum is organized into three central areas of exploration that guide students through different ways of interacting with texts: