This area investigates how texts interact with each other. Students compare and contrast different works to find shared themes, styles, or cultural influences, seeing how texts can echo or challenge one another. 2. Textual Selection and Variety
A formal 1,200–1,500 word academic essay based on a "Line of Inquiry" developed by the student regarding one of their studied texts. Internal Assessment (Coursework) Language A: language and literature course
Texts must cover three major literary forms, three different time periods, and at least three different geographic places (including two continents). English A: Language and Literature - Course Com...
A written response comparing two literary works studied in class.
This area focuses on the relationship between texts and their audiences. Students learn to analyze how authors use specific language, structure, and style to communicate meaning and how readers respond to these choices. This area investigates how texts interact with each other
Here, students examine how the context of production (when and where a text was written) and the context of reception (where it is read) influence its meaning. This includes exploring historical, cultural, and political influences.
Students engage with both (novels, plays, poetry) and non-literary "bodies of work" (journalism, speeches, graphic novels). Textual Selection and Variety A formal 1,200–1,500 word
Students are evaluated through a mix of external and internal assessments.