There are four parts to this course: Parts 1 and 2 focus on language, while Parts 3 and 4 focus on literature.
Part 1 and 2 are the study of a variety of non-literary text types from a variety of sources. (Eg. newspapers, blogs, film, and comics)
Part 3 examines the contexts within which texts are written and received. HL students read one work from the prescribed list of authors (PLA).
Part 4 is a detailed analysis of literary works. HL students read three works from the PLA.
The assessment of the course work is based on the following:
Paper 1 is a synthesis of texts that students have not studied, in relation to theory developed in Parts 1 and 2.
Paper 2 is based on the Part 3 literary texts. It requires a literary analysis developed from one of six prescribed questions.
The Individual Oral Commentary is based on the Part 4 literary texts. It requires students to individually orally commentate on an excerpt from one of the studied works. This commentary is recorded.
The Further Oral Activity is based on Part 1 or Part 2. It requires students to create a spoken presentation which reflects their exploration, understanding, and research related to the subject matter of various text types.
Written Tasks. Task 1 is an imaginative piece of non-traditional writing. Task 2 is a traditional literary essay based on prescribed questions.