ENGLISH B ( HL & SL )
SPANISH B ( HL & SL )
IB SUBJECTS GROUP 2
ENGLISH B ( HL & SL )
SPANISH B ( HL & SL )
English B is designed for ‘ English as a second language ’ pupils who have had at least two or three years of intensive English language learning . The focus is on language acquisition and the development of language skills . These skills are developed through the study and use of a range of written and spoken material including : newspaper and magazine articles , news reports , films , lyrics , documentaries and literary texts .
Course aims :
The aims of the course are to develop intercultural understanding , and to enable pupils to understand and use English in a wide range of contexts and for a variety of purposes including future study , work and enjoyment . .
Course content :
The Spanish B programme is a two-year course designed for pupils who possess a degree of knowledge and experience in the language . It gives pupils the opportunity to reach a high degree of competence and to promote an understanding of Spanish-speaking countries ’ cultures through the study of the language .
Course aims :
The range of purposes and subjects in which the language is used extends to the domains of work , social relationships , and the discussion of abstract ideas . The main focus of the course is on language acquisition through listening , speaking , reading and writing . Those learning language B at higher level should be able to follow university courses in other disciplines in Spanish .
The course material is topic-based and core units of study are : global issues , social relationships , and communications & media . At least two of the following optional topics will also be studied : health , science & technology , cultural diversity , customs & traditions , and leisure .
Course assessment :
At the end of the two-year course , pupils sit two written papers : one focuses on understanding authentic texts and the other on pupils being able to express their own opinions clearly in writing and reproduce authentic text types . There is also a longer written assignment , which is completed in class time , along with several oral tasks , which can include taking part in class discussions and debates .
For HL it is a requirement to study at least two literary works and complete a written assignment on one of these .
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