• To engage with a range of texts, in a variety of media and forms, from different periods, styles, and cultures

• To develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, presenting and performing

• To develop skills in interpretation, analysis and evaluation

• To develop an understanding of relationships between texts and a variety of perspectives, cultural contexts, and local and global issues and an appreciation of how they contribute to diverse responses and open up multiple meanings 

During the course, students will:

• • interact with diverse texts across various media and formats from different periods, styles, genres, contexts and cultures

  • cultivate abilities in listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, presenting and performing

  • develop skills in interpretation, analysis and evaluation

  • have the opportunity for practising and developing the skills involved in writing and speaking in a variety of styles and situations

  • foster an awareness of the formal and aesthetic aspects of texts and an appreciation for how they lead to varied interpretations and multiple meanings

  • gain insight into the connections between texts, various perspectives, cultural contexts and local and global issues, appreciating how these factors lead to diverse interpretations

  • gain insight into the connections between language and literature studies and other disciplines

  • communicate and collaborate in a confident and creative way

  • nurture a lasting passion for studying language and literature

The programme combines the study of language and literature. This means students will read a wide anthology of non-literary texts including (but not limited to) speeches, advertising campaigns, memoirs, cartoons, opinion columns and editorials.

Students at Higher Level will study 6 literary works over the course.

Students at Standard Level will study 4 literary works over the course. 

By studying Chinese Language and Literature, students will achieve native proficiency in Chinese and gain a deep understanding of Chinese culture and heritage. Throughout the course, they will apply analytical approaches and critical theories across various contexts and express their thoughts in both oral and written forms.

Students often pursue degrees in fields such as Medicine, Law, Business, Finance, Journalism, Advertising, Marketing, and Education. Past WIS alumni have leveraged their bilingual skills to build successful careers in these areas. Additionally, those who study Chinese Language and Literature integrate well into universities and workplaces in the region.

Alongside another Group 1 course, students who study Chinese Language and Literature will achieve a Bilingual Diploma in IBDP.