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Group 1 - Studies in Language and Literature


English, Chinese

Description

Language A is the study of language and literature for native or near native-speakers. In this situation native refers to the language acquired by the speaker through exposure to it from an early age. It is normally the language of the home environment; motherfirst or home language are related terms.

The program for Language A at Carey is a language and literature course, delivered in English or Chinese. It may be possible to study alternate languages with a tutor (additional fees apply).

Aims

The aims of all subjects in studies in language and literature, at both Standard Level and Higher Level, are to enable students to:

  • engage with a range of texts, in a variety of media and forms, from different periods, styles, and cultures;
  • develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, presenting and performing;
  • develop skills in interpretation, analysis and evaluation;
  • develop sensitivity to the formal and aesthetic qualities of texts and an appreciation of how they contribute to diverse responses and open up multiple meanings;
  • develop an understanding of relationships between texts and a variety of perspectives, cultural contexts, and local and global issues and an appreciation of how they contribute to diverse responses and open up multiple meanings;
  • develop an understanding of the relationships between studies in language and literature and other disciplines;
  • communicate and collaborate in a confident and creative way;
  • foster a lifelong interest in and enjoyment of language and literature.

Please Note:

  • All candidates presenting for the Diploma must choose a Language A subject to fulfil the requirements for Group 1. This is usually the candidates’ mother tongue or native language.
  • Candidates also study Language B or an ab initio language from Group 2.
  • A third language may be studied within the structure of the Diploma.