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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE ORGANIZATION
DIPLOMA PROGRAMME Language A1
For first examinations in 2001
Language A1 April 1999
Copyright © 1999 International Baccalaureate International Baccalaureate Organisation Route des Morillons 15 1218 Grand-Saconnex Geneva, SWITZERLAND
CONTENTS
Page INTRODUCTION GROUP 1 NATURE OF THE SUBJECT AIMS OBJECTIVES SYLLABUS OUTLINE SYLLABUS DETAILS ASSESSMENT OUTLINE ASSESSMENT DETAILS ASSESSMENT CRITERIA: GENERAL ASSESSMENT CRITERIA HL ASSESSMENT CRITERIA SL 1 3 4 5 6 8 14 20 26 41 43 61
IB Language A1, April 1999
INTRODUCTION
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is a rigorous pre-university course of studies, leading to examinations, that meets the needs of highly motivated secondary school students between the ages of 16 and 19 years. Designed as a comprehensive two-year curriculum that allows its graduates to fulfil requirements of various national education systems, the Diploma model is based on the pattern of no single country but incorporates the best elements of many. The programme is available in English, French and Spanish. The curriculum is displayed in the shape of a hexagon with six academic areas surrounding the core. Subjects are studied concurrently and students are exposed to the two great traditions of learning: the humanities and the sciences.
Language A1 (Group 1)
Language A2, B, ab initio (Group 2) Extended Essay Theory of Knowledge Creativity, Action, Service Experimental Sciences (Group 4)
Individuals and Societies (Group 3)
Mathematics (Group 5)
Arts and Electives (Group 6)
1
IB Language A1, April 1999
INTRODUCTION
Diploma students are required to select one subject from each of the six subject groups. At least three and not more than four are taken at Higher Level (HL), the others at Standard Level (SL). HL courses represent 240 teaching hours; SL courses cover 150 hours. By arranging work in this fashion, students are able to explore some subjects
DIPLOMA PROGRAMME Language A1
For first examinations in 2001
Language A1 April 1999
Copyright © 1999 International Baccalaureate International Baccalaureate Organisation Route des Morillons 15 1218 Grand-Saconnex Geneva, SWITZERLAND
CONTENTS
Page INTRODUCTION GROUP 1 NATURE OF THE SUBJECT AIMS OBJECTIVES SYLLABUS OUTLINE SYLLABUS DETAILS ASSESSMENT OUTLINE ASSESSMENT DETAILS ASSESSMENT CRITERIA: GENERAL ASSESSMENT CRITERIA HL ASSESSMENT CRITERIA SL 1 3 4 5 6 8 14 20 26 41 43 61
IB Language A1, April 1999
INTRODUCTION
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is a rigorous pre-university course of studies, leading to examinations, that meets the needs of highly motivated secondary school students between the ages of 16 and 19 years. Designed as a comprehensive two-year curriculum that allows its graduates to fulfil requirements of various national education systems, the Diploma model is based on the pattern of no single country but incorporates the best elements of many. The programme is available in English, French and Spanish. The curriculum is displayed in the shape of a hexagon with six academic areas surrounding the core. Subjects are studied concurrently and students are exposed to the two great traditions of learning: the humanities and the sciences.
Language A1 (Group 1)
Language A2, B, ab initio (Group 2) Extended Essay Theory of Knowledge Creativity, Action, Service Experimental Sciences (Group 4)
Individuals and Societies (Group 3)
Mathematics (Group 5)
Arts and Electives (Group 6)
1
IB Language A1, April 1999
INTRODUCTION
Diploma students are required to select one subject from each of the six subject groups. At least three and not more than four are taken at Higher Level (HL), the others at Standard Level (SL). HL courses represent 240 teaching hours; SL courses cover 150 hours. By arranging work in this fashion, students are able to explore some subjects