Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature
Language A – Literature
This is the study of literature in a student’s first language, including the study of selections of world literature. At Renaissance College, students can choose from English and Chinese (Putonghua).
In studying their first language, students are able to develop:
- A personal appreciation of the literature
- Skills in literary criticism
- Strong written and oral skills
- Respect for the literary heritage of their first language
- An international perspective
The range of texts studied in language A1 courses is broad, and students grow to appreciate a language’s complexity, wealth and subtleties in a variety of contexts. The aim is to engender a lifelong interest in literature and a love for the elegance and richness of human expression.
Language A – Language and Literature
This is a study of language and literature in context, in a student’s first language, including the study of selections of world literature. At Renaissance College, students can choose from English and Chinese (Putonghua).
In studying this course in their first language, students are able to develop:
- A personal appreciation of language and how it is used to create meaning in different contexts
- Skills in critical text analysis, including that of literary texts
- Strong written and oral skills
- An understanding of and a respect for the continuing evolution of their first language
- An international perspective
The range of texts studied in language A – Language and Literature course is broad, and students grow to appreciate a language’s complexity, wealth and subtleties in a variety of contexts, including its use in multimedia text. The aim is to engender a lifelong appreciation of how language is used to create meaning and a love for the elegance and richness of human expression.