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Group 1

Group 1 – Studies in Language and Literature

Group 1 focuses on developing students’ proficiency in their primary language while strengthening critical thinking and analytical skills through literature and non-literary texts. Students explore diverse global perspectives, cultural contexts, and forms of communication. The programme encourages close reading, structured writing, and thoughtful discussion, enabling learners to understand how language shapes meaning, identity, and society.

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About Programme
About Programme

English

The English Language and Literature programme provides students with a comprehensive exploration of literary and non-literary texts across cultures, historical periods, and global contexts. The course develops advanced analytical, interpretive, and communication skills while encouraging students to examine how language shapes meaning, identity, and perspective. Through critical inquiry and reflective engagement, learners explore diverse voices and viewpoints, fostering intercultural understanding and independent thought. Students are guided to construct coherent arguments, articulate personal responses, and engage ethically with texts, preparing them for academic success and effective participation in a global society.

Curricular Objectives

  • Develop sophisticated reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills by engaging students in structured language practice, guided discussions, and analytical writing tasks that strengthen communication across multiple contexts and formats.
  • Introduce students to a wide range of literary and non-literary texts, including global works, media sources, and contemporary materials, enabling learners to explore diverse voices, genres, and forms of expression.
  • Strengthen critical thinking and textual analysis by teaching students to evaluate themes, perspectives, authorial intent, and linguistic choices while supporting interpretations with evidence and reasoned argument.
  • Encourage appreciation of stylistic and aesthetic features of language by examining narrative techniques, imagery, tone, structure, and rhetorical devices across different texts and cultural traditions.
  • Promote understanding of cultural and contextual influences on meaning by analysing how historical, social, and political environments shape language use and literary production.
  • Foster independent interpretation and reflective learning through inquiry-based activities that encourage students to form personal responses, question assumptions, and evaluate multiple viewpoints.
  • Develop academic writing and presentation skills by guiding students in structuring essays, crafting arguments, conducting research, and delivering oral presentations with clarity and confidence.
  • Support ethical engagement with diverse perspectives by encouraging respectful dialogue, empathy, and critical awareness while exploring global issues and representations through language and literature.
     

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

  • Analyse a wide range of literary and non-literary texts critically by identifying key ideas, themes, and authorial intentions while interpreting meaning across diverse cultural and contextual frameworks.
  • Construct well-organised written responses that demonstrate clarity of thought, logical structure, and effective use of textual evidence to support analytical arguments.
  • Express ideas fluently and confidently in oral discussions and presentations, engaging thoughtfully with peers while articulating informed personal perspectives.
  • Compare and contrast themes, perspectives, and literary techniques across multiple texts, recognising patterns, contrasts, and stylistic choices that shape meaning.
  • Evaluate how audience, purpose, and language influence communication by examining tone, structure, and rhetorical strategies in different forms of expression.
  • Demonstrate cultural awareness through informed textual interpretation, recognising how identity, context, and global perspectives contribute to understanding literature and language.
  • Develop reasoned arguments and personal viewpoints by synthesising ideas, evaluating evidence, and presenting balanced conclusions in both written and spoken formats.
  • Apply analytical and communication skills across academic disciplines, transferring critical thinking strategies to support broader learning and intellectual development.

Teaching Methodology

Teaching follows an inquiry-driven and learner-centred approach aligned with IB principles, encouraging students to actively engage with a wide range of literary and non-literary texts. Lessons integrate close textual analysis, guided discussions, collaborative group work, and independent research to develop critical thinking and interpretive skills. Students participate in structured writing workshops, debates, oral presentations, and reflective journaling to strengthen communication and analytical abilities. Teachers facilitate learning through targeted questioning, differentiated instruction, and continuous formative feedback, ensuring individual academic growth while fostering confidence and intellectual curiosity.

Authentic texts and real-world contexts are incorporated to enhance relevance and global awareness. Peer review, self-assessment, and reflective practices are embedded throughout the programme to promote metacognitive development and academic responsibility. Technology-supported learning tools, multimedia resources, and project-based tasks further enrich classroom experiences. This holistic approach enables students to become thoughtful readers, articulate communicators, and independent learners prepared for higher education and lifelong learning.