Embedded Files
Overview:
Overview:
The essay must be written in the language for which it is registered
You may not write on a text that you have studies in class
For category 1 essays, text(s) must have originally been written in the language A
For category 2 & 3 essays, you can only use a translated text when it's being compared with one that was originally written in the language A
Any essay studying a film automatically becomes a a category 3 essay
Note: The curriculum change for the class of 2027 eliminated the categories for language A essays. Students testing in 2027, will not have to register their language A paper in one of the categories.
Refer to the official IB guide for more detailed information on appropriate topics, appropriate texts and examples for topics, research questions and suggested approaches.
Example Essay & Examiner's Comments
Read the example for a high scoring essay in Language A to get a better idea of the expectations. Read the Examiner's Comments to understand the assessment of the essay.
Assessment
Subject specific interpretation of the assessment criteria:
Refer to the checklist for a general overview of the assessment criteria, as well as the subject-specific interpretation for Language A.
Subject-specific Resources
Literature Resources:
Purdue Owl Literary Theory: an overview of literary theory and schools of literay criticism
Literary Reference Center: access to articles on classic literature
Oxford University Literature and Form Podcast: a lecture series looking at key concepts in studying literature
MIT Open Course: a course on literature
The Literature Network: an overview of literary periods, movements and history
Boise Public Library: access to a variety of online resources (get a free library card first)
Lili.org: free access to academic databases with an Idaho address (select a database first, then search for your topic)
Language Resources:
Speech Analysis: how to study and critique a speech
European Mediaculture: questioning the media
Language and the Internet: an investigation of the impact of the internet on language
Online Journal of Communication and Media: open access journal
American Communication Journal: open access journal
Media and Communication Journal: open access journal
Writing about Literature:
Purdue Online Writing Lab: writing about literature
Analyzing Literature: a comprehensive guide for students
The University of Wisconsin Writing Center: a short guide to close reading for literary analysis
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