IB Prospectus 2025 DIGI Singles - Flipbook - Page 18
Interested in German?
In Higher Level German you will study literary works. Bernhard Schlink’s Der Vorleser and Friedrich Dürrenmatt’s Der Besuch der alten
Dame have previously been studied, which have enabled students to explore Germany’s history and post-war generations as well as
global issues and questions of morality. You will delve into the social and historical contexts of literature and how these arise from both
a past- and contemporary Germany. Both Standard- and Higher Level will encounter a range of authentic textual and audio-visual
resources across a range of topics to ensure you are immersed in the German language. Contemporary topics such as the environment
and German politics post-1990 are analysed, alongside thought-provoking topics such as technology and its role in our world both today
and in the future. Alongside this you are encouraged to keep up to date with the current a昀昀airs of the German-speaking world and to
take a genuine interest in the role of German speaking countries in today’s world.
Interested in Spanish?
Spanish is the second most widely spoken language in the world (over 500 million speakers worldwide) therefore IB students
taking Spanish B 昀椀nd themselves in a strong position to undertake part of their studies abroad as well as improving their overall
competitiveness in the job market. Many former IB students found having learnt Spanish essential to be able to study and/or work
abroad (Developing Studies, Journalism, International institutions, NGOs working in Latin America, Turing Scheme Program).
During this two year course learners will work on a variety of authentic texts (written and oral) covering a wide range of global topics
and exploring them within the 21 independent countries where Spanish is an/the o昀케cial language. Students enjoyed the following
literature: Tú y Otros Desastres Naturales, Todo lo que Fuimos, Destronada, Castillos de Cartón as well as the following cinema Seven
Days in La Havana, Chico y Rita, Diarios de motocicleta, Machuca, Tierra y Libertad, Ya No Estoy Aquí. But the content will vary
depending on each year students' interests and motivations.
Course Essentials
French
Spanish
HL
SL
Ab SL
HL
SL
HL
SL
Entry Requirements
MFL 6+
MFL 6+
None
MFL 6+
MFL 6+
MFL 6+
MFL 6+
IA weighting
25% oral
25% oral
25% oral
25% oral
25% oral
25% oral
25% oral
Yr Y2 teaching split
40/60
60/40
50/50
50/50
50/50
50/50
50/50
University courses and
careers
MFL/joint honours degrees, International Relations, Journalism, Cultural Studies, NGOs
and charity work, Erasmus Program
Levels Available
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