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Engage with a range of texts, in a variety of media and forms, from different periods, styles and cultures
Develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, presenting and performing
Develop skills in interpretation, analysis and evaluation
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Browse IB Spanish A notes and questionbank questions, and revision tools for SL and HL.
IB Spanish A (Literature) is a Group 1 subject in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). It explores Spanish literary texts across different genres, periods, and cultures, literary analysis techniques, comparative studies, and cultural contexts, with a strong focus on close textual analysis, critical thinking, interpretation of literary devices, and understanding the interaction between language, culture, and meaning in Spanish literature.
The course is available at Standard Level (SL), 150 teaching hours and Higher Level (HL), 240 teaching hours, with first assessment in 2026.
| Assessment | Format | SL | HL | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Guided textual analysis | 1h 15m | 1h 15m | 35% |
| Paper 2 | Comparative essay | 1h 45m | 2h 15m | 35% (SL), 25% (HL) |
| Individual Oral | Internal assessment | 15 minutes | 15 minutes | 30% (SL), 20% (HL) |
Análisis de la pregunta del Prueba 2
Estrategias para superar con éxito el Prueba 2
Desglose de la pregunta
Encontrar ideas: Lluvia de ideas y mapas mentales
Formular una tesis convincente
Estructurar la respuesta
Estructurar una introducción eficaz
Desarrollar secciones principales claras y coherentes
Concluir con impacto
Habilidad 1: Dominar el lenguaje comparativo
Habilidad 2: Profundizar en el análisis y el perfeccionamiento
Guía paso a paso hacia la excelencia
Spanish A
