Diploma Programme curriculum
Group 1: language A1
It is a requirement of the programme that students study at least one subject from group 1.
Language A1 is the study of literature in a student’s first language, including the study of selections of world literature.
Forty five languages are regularly available at either higher level or standard level.
Other languages may be studied provided:
- there is sufficient written literature available
- a request is received by the IB well in advance of the examination period.
In studying their first language, students are able to develop:
- a personal appreciation of the literature
- skills in literary criticism
- strong written and oral skills
- respect for the literary heritage of their first language
- an international perspective.
The range of texts studied in language A1 courses is broad, and students grow to appreciate a language’s complexity, wealth and subtleties in a variety of contexts. A specific aim is to engender a lifelong interest in literature and a love for the elegance and richness of human expression.
