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
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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