IB - GROUP 2 - French or Spanish

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GROUP 2

IB LANGUAGE B I SL/ HL

IB Spanish    

Course#  IBSP30SL or IBSP30HL (Year 1, Grade 11)

                 IBSP30SL2 or IBSP30HL2 (Year 2, Grade 12) 

IB French     

Course#  IBFR30SL or IBFR30HL  (Year 1, Grade 11)

                 IBFR30SL2 or IBFR30HL2  (Year 2, Grade 12)

IB Language B (Spanish B, French B) is a two year course (for 11th and 12th graders only) designed to develop skills and intercultural understanding to communicate successfully in Spanish or French. There are two levels of this course: SL(Standard level)  and HL (Higher level). SL and HL are distinguished by the level of competency the student is expected to develop. In HL, two literary works originally written in the target language are read.   

In this course you will develop international-mindedness through the study of languages, cultures, and ideas and issues of global significance. Likewise, you will communicate in the language in a range of contexts and for a variety of purposes, developing an awareness and appreciation of a variety of perspectives of people from diverse cultures.

You will have opportunities for intellectual engagement and the development of critical and creative thinking skills with instruction that fosters curiosity, creativity and a lifelong enjoyment of language learning.  You will develop into successful, effective communicators through exposure to multiple texts and experiences with the following themes:

Identities Explore the nature of the self and what it is to be human. 

• Lifestyles • Health and well-being • Beliefs and values • Subcultures • Language and identity • What constitutes an identity? • How do language and culture contribute in forming our identity? 

Experiences Explore and tell the stories of the events, experiences and journeys that shape our lives. 

• Leisure activities • Holidays and travel • Life stories • Rites of passage • Customs and traditions • Migration • How does our past shape our present and our future? • How and why do different cultures mark important moments in life? 

Human ingenuity  Explore the ways in which human creativity and innovation affect our world. 

• Entertainment • Artistic expressions • Communication and media • Technology • Scientific innovation • What can we learn about a culture through its artistic expression? • How do the media change the way we relate to each other? 

Social organization Explore the ways in which groups of people organize themselves, or are organized, through common systems or interests. 

• Social relationships • Community • Social engagement • Education • The working world • Law and order • What is the individual’s role in the community? • What role do rules and regulations play in the formation of a society? 

Sharing the planet Explore the challenges and opportunities faced by individuals and communities in the modern world. 

• The environment and sustainability • Human rights • Peace and conflict • Equality • Globalization • Ethics • Urban and rural environments • What environmental and social issues present challenges to the world, and how can these challenges be overcome? • What challenges and benefits does globalization bring? 

FOR THE FULL DIPLOMA:  You must choose one from each Group with  a minimum of 3 courses @ SL level and 3 @ HL level plus the CORE class for a total of 7 courses.