I chose to study Langlit HL because I really enjoyed the literature areas of english classes during junior highschool and I also believed english to be one of my strongest subjects from an academic standpoint. My favorite part of langlit would be the class discussions about the concepts and texts that we are studying. I really enjoy the class discussions because they are always so open and engaging that everyone is compelled to share their insights without really feeling much pressure. My advice to those who will be taking this class is to come in with a clear mind. I think that many people come into Langlit expecting it to be like the literature area of English in junior highschool. However, they have different focuses. In english classes in JHS, the students are tested on key events and specific details that happen in a literary text while Langlit classes focus more on language itself and the way it is utilized and presented in both literary and non-literary texts. Langlit is less of a “What happened in the text?” and more of “How did the author present the text and how did this affect the overall meaning of it?”. It is important to be able to draw connections between these authorial choices to negotiate an interpretation of the text. Next, Langlit is heavy on the application of concepts learned in class so the best way to “study” langlit is practice. Since Langlit covers both literary and non-literary texts, there are many works that you can practice analyzing. Finally, pay attention to the feedback you receive from your teachers on your assignments and tests to understand what specific aspects they are looking for in your analysis. (Raya Manuel, Cohort 2)

Being in Langlit SL has both its pros and cons. Pros are that you can have release time, lesser writing and requirements, and fewer texts to analyze. Honestly, I do not regret taking a standard level for this class because the chances of getting high grades are very low especially if you aren't into writing, reading, and such. Cons are that there were some topics or lessons that I wanted to study, but is not part of the SL curriculum. I found that HL topics were more interesting and more fit to my liking. However, sometimes the teacher would let you sit in so you can listen and participate without having to do the assessments. Next is that there are fewer assessments needed for SL so, the weight and percentages are at a higher stake for your IAs, Unit tests, and Portfolio entries. Overall, being in Langlit SL is the way to go. I have no regrets in taking this level because HL has too many requirements that take up so much time and effort. But, it will still be up to you if you really like the langlit curriculum and are really interested in things like these. (Aubrey Apelario Ong, Cohort 1)