Language A is the study of literature in a student’s first language, including the study of selections of world literature.

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 A courses is broad, and students grow to appreciate a language’s complexity, wealth and subtleties in a variety of contexts. A specific aim is to engender a lifelong interest in literature and a love for the elegance and richness of human expression.