Here, students examine how the context of production (when and where a text was written) and the context of reception (where it is read) influence its meaning. This includes exploring historical, cultural, and political influences.
Students write an analysis of previously unseen non-literary texts. HL students analyze two texts separately, while SL students analyze one. English A: Language and Literature - Course Com...
This area investigates how texts interact with each other. Students compare and contrast different works to find shared themes, styles, or cultural influences, seeing how texts can echo or challenge one another. 2. Textual Selection and Variety Here, students examine how the context of production
This area focuses on the relationship between texts and their audiences. Students learn to analyze how authors use specific language, structure, and style to communicate meaning and how readers respond to these choices. HL students analyze two texts separately, while SL
English A: Language and Literature - Course Components The course is a rigorous, two-year program that explores how language creates meaning and how texts shape, and are shaped by, our world. It balances the study of traditional literary works with diverse non-literary text types, such as advertisements, films, and digital media. 1. Core Areas of Exploration