Curriculum Handbook 2012-2013 Grades 11-12 - International ...

7. promote in students an enjoyment of, and lifelong interest in, language and
literature.
8. develop in students an understanding of how language, culture and context
determine the ways in which meaning is constructed in texts
9. encourage students to think critically about different interactions between text,
audience and purpose
IB DP German language A: Literature SL/HL
This two-year course is designed for native speakers who have a profound
knowledge of German and have experience of using the language in an academic
context.
Through the study of a wide range of literature, the language A: Literature course
encourages students to appreciate the artistry of literature and to develop an ability
to reflect critically on their reading. Works are studied in their literary and cultural
contexts, through close study of individual texts and passages, and by considering a
range of critical approaches. In view of the international nature of the IB and its
commitment to intercultural understanding, the language A: literature course does
not limit the study of works to the products of one culture or the cultures covered by
any one language. The study of works in translation is especially important in
introducing students, through literature, to other cultural perspectives. The response
to the study of literature is through oral and written communication, thus enabling
students to develop and refine their command of language.
The aims of language A: literature are to:
1. introduce students to a range of texts from different periods, styles and genres
2. develop in students the ability to engage in close, detailed analysis of individual
texts and make relevant connections
3. develop the students’ powers of expression, both in oral and written
communication
4. encourage students to recognize the importance of the contexts in which texts
are written and received
5. encourage, through the study of texts, an appreciation of the different
perspectives of people from other cultures, and how these perspectives
construct meaning
6. encourage students to appreciate the formal, stylistic and aesthetic qualities of
texts
7. promote in students enjoyment of, and lifelong interest in, language and
literature
8. develop in students an understanding of the techniques involved in literary
criticism
9. develop the students’ ability to form independent literary judgments and to
support those ideas.
FRENCH
IB DP French B SL/HL
The IB French B programme is a 2 year foreign language programme designed for
study at both standard and higher levels by students with previous experience of
learning the language. Students should have completed the advanced course with
good results to enter this course.
It focuses specifically on the interaction between speakers and writers of the French
language. The main purpose of the programme is to prepare students to use the
language appropriately in wide range of situations and contexts and for a variety of
purposes. Literary, informative and journalistic texts are linked to the themes of
exploring change (society, technology, environment), groups (community, nation and
family), and leisure (arts sports, music).
The teaching of grammatical structure and vocabulary is integrated into text handling
exercises. Students learn to produce their own written texts in a coherent and logical
way respecting the IB criteria for paper I and II. The use of spoken French, in pairs
and groups, is encouraged. Text summaries are selected from newspapers, books,
plays, songs, poems, documentaries, short stories, and authentic audio-visual
material is used such as audio cassettes, video cassettes and recordings from the
French channel TV5.
Language B objectives (SL/HL)
(from the IB Diploma Programme Guide)
At the end of the language B course students are expected to demonstrate ability to
• Communicate clearly and effectively in a range/wider range of situations
• Understand and use accurately oral and written forms of the language that are
commonly encountered in a range of situations that are essential for effective
communication in a range of styles and situations
• Understand and use a range of vocabulary in common usage/a wide range of
vocabulary
• Select a register/style that is generally appropriate to the situation.
• Express idea with general clarity and some fluency/fluency
• Structure arguments in a generally clear coherent and convincing way
• Understand and respond appropriately to written and spoken material of average
difficulty/and analyze moderately complex written and spoken material
• Assess some subtleties/subtleties of the language in a range/wider range of
forms, styles and registers
• Show awareness of and sensitivity to some elements of the culture(s)/ to the
culture(s) related to the language studied.
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