IB German A (Literature) is a Group 1 subject in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). It explores the analysis and interpretation of German literary works across various genres including novels, poetry, plays, and essays, with a strong focus on critical literary analysis, cultural contexts, and the exploration of global issues through literature.
The course is available at Standard Level (SL, 150 teaching hours) and Higher Level (HL, 240 teaching hours), with first assessment in 2021.
| Assessment | Format | SL | HL | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Guided textual analysis of two unseen passages | 2h 15m | 2h 15m | 35% |
| Paper 2 | Comparative essay on two studied literary works | 1h 45m | 1h 45m | 25% |
| Higher Level Essay | Essay on one studied literary text (1200-1500 words) | N/A | External | 20% (HL only) |
| Individual Oral | 10-minute prepared response + 5-minute questions on global issue | 15 min | 15 min | 20% |
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
