IB English Language & Literature SL2 is year two of a two-year course of study which meets the requirements of the IB program as well as a graduation requirement of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
\Within the context of the IB English Language & Literature SL course, students focus on the study of language and literature according to the prescribed IB guidelines. The course aims at studying the complex and dynamic nature of language and exploring both its practical and aesthetic dimensions. The course will explore the crucial role language plays in communication, reflecting experience and shaping the world, and the roles of individuals themselves as producers of language. Throughout the course, students will explore the various ways in which language choices, text types, literary forms and contextual elements all effect meaning. Through close analysis of various text types and literary forms, students will consider their own interpretations, as well as the critical perspectives of others, to explore how such positions are shaped by cultural belief systems and to negotiate meanings for texts.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of IB English Language & Literature Part I (SL). Open to all Grade 12 W-L students who meet the prerequisites.
This course is year 2 of a two-year sequence and prepares students for the required Standard Level IB assessments at the end of the course of study. Students will complete an Internal Assessment and sit for External Assessments (papers/exams). This IB course is weighted by applying an additional 1.0 quality point value assigned to the final grade upon completion of the course. Successful completion of this course and an additional Language A course qualifies the student for a Bilingual IB Diploma. There is an SOL examination at the end of Part 1. Passing the SOL test plus the course earns a verified credit.