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Part 1: Works in Translation

In this part of the IB English course, we will look at two texts in translation. We will look at the cultural, historical and social aspects of the texts. The objective is to produce a 1200-1500 word essay which is based on ONE of the texts you decide to examine in more detail. The essay is worth a big 25% of the course - no pressure(!) 

A DOLL'S HOUSE by Henrik Ibsen

First staged in 1879, A Doll's House is one of the most famous plays by Henrik Ibsen. Initially criticized, later acclaimed as one of the first works celebrating the right of women to live their lives to their fullest in XIX century male-dominated society, its interpretation was later extended to include the right of all individuals to discover who they really are and to become that person.

MEDEA by Euripides

Medea is a wife and a mother. For the sake of her husband, Jason, she's left her home and borne two sons in exile. But when he abandons his family for a new life, Medea faces banishment and separation from her children. Cornered, she begs for one day's grace. It's time enough. She exacts an appalling revenge and destroys everything she holds dear.

Written Assignment planning doc

Example of RS and intro to essay - Level 5

Example of intro to essay - Level 6-7

Written Assignment Final submission checklist

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