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Group 1 - Language A
Group 2 - Language B
Group 3 - Individuals and Societies
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Group 1 - Language A: Literature

LANGUAGE A

IB English A

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IB Chinese A

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   IB Indonesian A*

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   IB Japanese A*

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   IB Korean A*

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   IB Thai A*

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   IB German A*

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   * Offered on a tutorial basis for an extra fee.  Other languages also available on demand.

Note:

  • All candidates presenting for the Diploma must choose a Language A subject, to fulfil the requirements for Group 1. This is usually the candidates’ mother tongue or native language.
  • Candidates also study Language B or an ab initio language from Group 2.
  • A third language may be studied within the structure of the Diploma.  

Language A

Language A is the study of literature for native or near native-speakers. In this situation native refers to the language acquired by the speaker through exposure to it from an early age. It is normally the language of the home environment; ‘mother’, ‘first’ or ‘home’ language are related terms.

The program for Language A, at Carey, is a literature course, delivered in English and Chinese, with Japanese, Korean, Bahasa Indonesian and Thai currently being offered on a tutorial basis. If your language is not mentioned on the list, we will almost certainly be able to find a tutor for you.

Aims

The aims of language A: Literature at SL and at HL are to:

  • Introduce students to a range of texts from different periods, styles and genres
  • Develop in students the ability to engage in close, detailed analysis of individual texts and make relevant connections
  • Develop the students' powers of expression, both in oral and written communication
  • Encourage students to recognize the importance of the contexts in which texts are written and received
  • Encourage, through the study of texts, an appreciation of the different perspectives of people from other cultures, and how these perspectives construct meaning
  • Encourage students to appreciate the formal, stylistic and aesthetic qualities of texts
  • Promote in students an enjoyment of, and lifelong interest in, language and literature.