For those wanting an overview of the ‘Language A: Language and Literature’ course (syllabus and assessment), here’s a little chart:
|
Part |
Name |
# of Works / Chosen From |
Assessment Component (potential or definite) |
% |
Due/Done May/Nov Session |
|
Part I |
Language in Cultural Context |
‘Unlimited’/Many Definitions of texts (Draft Subject Guide <DSG> 16) Types of texts (DSG20)-wide range of text types / extracts from literary works |
Written Task (WT)* Further Oral Activity (FOA)
|
20%* 15* |
Mar/ Sept |
|
Part 2 |
Language in Mass Communication |
‘Unlimited’/Many Definitions of texts (DSG 16) Types of texts (DSG20)-wide range of text types / extracts from literary works |
Written Task (WT) Further Oral Activity (FOA) |
*
** |
Apr/ Oct (& Predicted Grade <PG>) |
|
Part 3 |
Literature-texts and contexts |
1 English work (chosen from PLA***) <or at SL chosen freely> 1 work chosen from the PLT****
(HL: third work chosen freely) |
Paper 2 (P2): (Comparative) Essay Written Task |
25% * |
May/ Nov |
|
Part 4 |
Literature-critical study |
English works (3 HL, 2 SL) Chosen from the PLA |
Individual Oral Commentary (IOC) Written Task |
15% * |
Apr/ Oct <and PG> |
|
|
|
|
Paper 1 (P1): Unseen Textual Analysis SL Two non-fiction (not comparative), choose one text HL two non-fiction or mix of fiction and non-fiction (comparative), choose one pair |
25% |
May/ Nov |
‘Balance’ reminders amongst literary works—At least 2 genres, 2 periods, 2 places, and an author may not be repeated in a Part.
*Written Task(s) 20% total
- At HL four produced and two submitted (including Written Task 2, Critical Study)
- At SL three produced and one submitted
**Further Oral Activity 15%
- At least two produced
- One submitted
***PLA: Prescribed List of Authors
****PLT Prescribed List of Literature in Translation
Tags: assessment, course overview, IB, Language A: Language and Literature, Syllabus
