Studies in Language and Literature (Group 2): Subject Specific GuidanceLanguage acquisition, including classical languages.
An extended essay (EE) in language acquisition or classical languages gives students the opportunity to pursue their interest in language.
Students working on a language acquisition EE must demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the language, culture and society or literature studied. This understanding must be shown in the form of:
an analysis of a cultural context or a specific text
OR
an analysis of trends in the culture studied and the impact of a cultural change on the form or use of the language
OR
an analysis and comparison of literary texts.
For those undertaking a classical Greek or Latin EE, the focus is on demonstrating an understanding of a relevant or significant aspect of the language, literature and civilization of ancient Greece or Rome.
For a longer general introduction to undertaking an EE in language acquisition, see Language acquisition: An introduction.
