Elizabeth Drew once said, “The test of literature is, I suppose, whether we ourselves live more intensely for the reading of it.” IB English will inspire students to be original, to exercise creativity, to think critically and to actively engage with the literature assigned. Students will explore novels, plays, poetry and nonfiction prose. They will be encouraged to strengthen and develop their analytical skills through textual analysis, oral presentation and written assignment. World literature and literature of varied genres, time periods and styles will challenge students to gain an appreciation for and understanding of artistic technique and to develop a global perspective of life and the shared human experience, thus preparing them for a lifelong pursuit of learning.
Offered in HL (Higher Level) and SL (Standard Level).
International Baccalaureate (IB) English - Higher Level: In addition to the curriculum described above, students in this higher level class will be expected to read and write at an advanced level and to engage in more critical discussion of and respond to the assigned literature.
IB English Instructors:
Alex Bogel (SL)
Shawn Durrett (HL)
* International Baccalaureate courses are two years in length, taken during a student's junior and senior years.