Here - International School Manila

Introduction to Filipino Literature 1 Grade 9, 10, 11, 12
Pre-requisite: Near native speaker
1 year, 1 credit
This course prepares students for the IB Language A Literature course. A variety of oral and
written texts are used to enhance the development of the four skills of language through a
thematic approach. Students will also become familiar with the important features of the
target country.
Assessment is also carried out through a variety of tasks including homework, quizzes, essay
writing, oral presentations, interviews and semester examinations.
Introduction to Filipino Literature 2 Grade 9, 10, 11, 12
Pre-requisite: Introduction to Filipino Literature 1
1 year, 1 credit
This course prepares students for the IB Language A Literature course. A variety of oral and
written texts are used to enhance the development of the four skills of language through a
thematic approach. Students will also become familiar with the important features of the
target countries.
Assessment is also carried out through a variety of tasks including homework, quizzes, essay
writing, oral presentations, interviews and semester examinations.
International Baccalaureate
IB Chinese B, French B, Japanese B, Spanish B S1 and S2 Grade 11, 12
Pre-requisites for S1: Level 3 or Level 2 with teacher recommendation
2 years, 1 credit per year
This course focuses on the study of a wide range of written and oral texts that are related
to the Core Topics (Communication and Media, Global Issues, Social Relationships) and
Optional Topics (Cultural Diversity, Customs and Traditions, Health, Leisure, Science and
Technology) in the Language B program. The Standard Level Language program aims to train
students to communicate comfortably and effectively in the language both orally and in
written form. At the end of two years, the students will be assessed on their ability to
handle and process information, write their own texts, understand and respond to oral and
written communication and enter into intelligent discussion of a wide range of topics.
Students will also develop awareness and appreciation of people of different cultures.
Assessment is carried out through a variety of tasks including homework, quizzes, essay
writing, oral presentations, interviews, role plays and examinations.
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