Description
The Language A programme aims to promote an appreciation of the wealth and subtleties of Korean and to lead to an awareness of linguistic structures. Students will examine a variety of authors and selections from world and Korean literature with an opportunity to apply their critical reading and writing skills in the context o that literature: poetry, short stories and novels. They will study the cultural and social perspectives found in these works, participate in class and group discussions, and respond to literature in writing. Vocabulary development, written literary analysis, critical thinking skills, and organisational and speaking skills will be an integral part of the course. In view of the international nature of the IB Diploma, he programme does not limit the study of Literature to the achievements of one culture. Through the study of World Literature, which is a central and integral part of the programme, the student may gain a broader and international perspective of literature and human thought.

Assessment
This course is both a credit course and assessed externally by the IBO at the end of the second year of study (as part of the IB Diploma programme or as a separate IB certificate).