3. Objectives of the International Baccalaureate Organization.
The International Baccalaureate Organisation mentions in its "Middle Years Programme" that the study of a second language should:
Offer insight into the life and civilisation of the linguistic communities where the language is spoken, and into the local and standard aspects of language.
Develop an appreciation of literature in the Language
Offer some insight into the nature of language
At the end of level five, students should:
In comprehension: Read appropriate non-literary and literary texts on a wide range of topics independently or with guidance.
In writing: Be able to narrate, describe, summarize, report, express feelings and opinions in order to interest, inform or convince within the framework of the techniques appropriate to the language.1
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