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Group 1 - Studies in Language and Literature
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; mother, first 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.
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