Oxford IB Diploma Programme: English B Course Companion

Incorporating a wide range of texts from all over the world, this text covers all the main core topics plus the options to fully address the requirements for English B at both Standard and Higher Level. Linguistic and intercultural communication competencies are thoroughly covered, in line with the syllabus, with support for each externally-assessed paper, the written assignment, the internal assessment as well as TOK and the extended essay included. Students will be rigorously prepared for assessment; practice and support is included for each part of the exam to help with this. Boosting students" interest and building motivation is also a priority, and an attractive, clear and colourful design helps students to enjoy developing their skills and understand the syllabus.

1.1 Linguistic dominance ; 1.2 Language & cultural identity ; 1.3 Self-identity ; 1.4 Uniforms ; 2.1 Advertising ; 2.2 Radio & television ; 2.3 Advertising effects ; 2.4 Mental health ; 2.5 Eating disorders ; 2.6 Subcultures ; 3.1 Global warming & science ; 3.2 Energy conservation ; 3.3 Computers ; 3.4 Mobile phones ; 3.5 Weapons ; 3.6 International youth festivals ; 3.7 Book festivals ; 4. Literature ; 5.1 Population diversity ; 5.2 Interlinguistic influence ; 5.3 Multilingual identity ; 5.4 Cultural identity ; 5.5 Language & cultural identity ; 5.6 Education & minorities ; 5.7 Prejudice ; 5.8 Racism ; 5.9 Prejudice, discrimination & racism ; 6.1 Tattooing: A tradition ; 6.2 Workplace dress codes & tattooing ; 6.3 Media & violence ; 6.4 Censorship ; 6.5 Media vs. violence ; 6.6 Homeschooling & social relationships ; 7.1 Traditional medicine ; 7.2 Alternative medicine ; 7.3 Substance abuse ; 7.4 Drug abuse ; 7.5 Education ; 7.6 Effects of alcoholism on social relationships ; 8. Literature ; 9.1 Travel & recreation ; 9.2 Recreation dangers ; 9.3 Responsible travelling ; 9.4 Impact of man on nature ; 9.5 Environmental awareness ; 9.6 Social networking ; 10.1 Renewable energy ; 10.2 Ethics & science ; 10.3 Scientific research ; 10.4 Telephone ; 10.5 Advertising ; 10.6 The internet ; 11. The written assignment ; 12. Exam Practice 1, 2 & 3 ; 13. Extended Essay