Group 1: language A1

"It is a requirement of the programme that students study at least one subject from group 1.

Language A1 is the study of literature in a student’s first language, including the study of selections of world literature. In studying their first language, students are able to develop:

• a personal appreciation of the literature
• skills in literary criticism
• strong written and oral skills
• respect for the literary heritage of their first language
• an international perspective.

The range of texts studied in language A1 courses is broad, and students grow to appreciate a language’s complexity, wealth and subtleties in a variety of contexts. A specific aim is to engender a lifelong interest in literature and a love for the elegance and richness of human expression." [Source: http://www.ibo.org]

Bibliography of Arabic Literature and Resources.doc  Distributed at the IBSO Roundtable @ the York School by Liz Gilbert