IB French A: Literature is a Group 1 subject in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). It explores literary works from different periods, forms, and cultures, with a strong focus on critical analysis, textual interpretation, and developing understanding of cultural perspectives through literature.
The course is available at Standard Level (SL, 150 teaching hours) and Higher Level (HL, 240 teaching hours), with first assessment in 2013.
| Assessment | Format | SL | HL | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Guided literary analysis | 1h 15m | 2h 15m | 35% |
| Paper 2 | Comparative essay | 1h 45m | 1h 45m | 35% (SL), 25% (HL) |
| Individual Oral | Oral presentation and discussion | 15 minutes | 15 minutes | 30% (SL), 20% (HL) |
| HL Essay | Written coursework essay | N/A | 1200-1500 words | 20% (HL only) |
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
