Students write an analysis of previously unseen non-literary texts. HL students analyze two texts separately, while SL students analyze one.
This area focuses on the relationship between texts and their audiences. Students learn to analyze how authors use specific language, structure, and style to communicate meaning and how readers respond to these choices. English A: Language and Literature - Course Com...
Students engage with both (novels, plays, poetry) and non-literary "bodies of work" (journalism, speeches, graphic novels). Students write an analysis of previously unseen non-literary
Higher Level (HL) students typically study 6 literary works , while Standard Level (SL) students study 4 . Students learn to analyze how authors use specific
The selection includes works originally written in the language studied and works in translation from the IB Prescribed Reading List . 3. Assessment Components
This area investigates how texts interact with each other. Students compare and contrast different works to find shared themes, styles, or cultural influences, seeing how texts can echo or challenge one another. 2. Textual Selection and Variety
Texts must cover three major literary forms, three different time periods, and at least three different geographic places (including two continents).