IB IB English Language and Literature

Question 1

IB English Language and Literature belongs to which subject group in the Diploma Programme?

Accepted Answer

Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature

Answer

English Language and Literature is a Group 1 subject, which covers studies in the student's best language or the language of instruction.

Question 2

In IB English Language and Literature, the Individual Oral (IO) assesses students on:

Accepted Answer

An extract from a literary work and a non-literary body of work, linked to a global issue

Answer

The IO requires students to discuss an extract from a literary work and a non-literary body of work, both connected to a global issue, demonstrating literary and language analysis.

Question 3

Which component of IB English Language and Literature requires students to write a formal literary essay under exam conditions?

Accepted Answer

Paper 2: Comparative essay

Answer

Paper 2 requires students to write a comparative essay on two of the works studied in Part 3, responding to one of four essay questions.

Question 4

What distinguishes IB English Language and Literature from IB English Literature?

Accepted Answer

Language and Literature includes both literary and non-literary (language) texts

Answer

English Language and Literature differs from English Literature by incorporating the study of non-literary language use alongside literary works.

Question 5

In IB English Language and Literature Paper 1, students are asked to:

Accepted Answer

Produce a guided literary analysis of an unseen text

Answer

Paper 1 presents students with two unseen texts (one literary, one non-literary) and asks them to write a guided analysis of one (SL) or both (HL).

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IB IB English Language and Literature