IB DP English A: Language and Literature
DP English A: Language and Literature covers the study of language in cultural context alongside a range of literary and non-literary texts. Students develop the ability to analyse texts and their context, write guided analyses and comparative essays and give well-structured oral commentary.
What students will do
- Analyse texts and their context
- Write guided analyses and comparative essays
- Give well-structured oral commentary
How it is assessed
DP English A: Language and Literature combines external assessment with internal assessment, including oral and written tasks.
Choose your level
English A: Language and Literature SL English A: Language and Literature HLRevision tip
Draft first, then improve. Reading your writing aloud is the quickest way to spot sentences that need fixing.
Is this subject offered at SL and HL?
Most DP courses are offered at both Standard Level and Higher Level, with HL covering extra content in more depth.