This extensive resource pack is designed to enrich the IBDP Language and Literature curriculum by integrating a thorough exploration of cultural perspectives. These resources aid teachers in guiding students through the intricate ways in which cultural contexts shape literary and non-literary texts. By delving into various cultural analyses, students enhance their critical thinking, deepen their understanding of global perspectives, and develop a nuanced appreciation of how culture influences narrative and communication.

Here are one-line summaries for each resource:

               1.           Author’s Cultural Reflection: Guides students to investigate how an author’s cultural background influences their writing.

               2.           Cross-Cultural Character Study: Analyzes characters from diverse cultures to see how cultural values shape their identities.

               3.           Cultural Context Mapping: Enables students to create visual representations of the cultural and historical influences on specific texts.

               4.           Cultural Lens Analysis: Encourages analysis of texts through a cultural lens to identify how cultural norms are reflected or challenged.

               5.           Cultural Lens Comparison: Compares cultural interpretations of texts to understand differing perspectives.

               6.           Cultural Messaging in Non-Literary Texts: Examines how non-literary media use cultural norms to communicate and persuade.

               7.           Cultural Stereotypes in Media and Advertising: Focuses on how cultural stereotypes are portrayed and challenged in media and advertising.

               8.           DP L&L Concept Culture PowerPoint and Activity Set: Provides a comprehensive set of activities and slides centered on cultural concepts in texts.

               9.           Exploring Culture in Language & Literature: A presentation exploring the impact of culture on both literary and non-literary texts.

               10.        Introduction to Culture - A Letter To Teachers: Offers guidance on integrating these cultural activities into the curriculum.

               11.        Literature as Cultural Commentary: Discusses how literature can comment on and critique cultural and societal norms.

               12.        Quiz on Culture in Literary and Non-Literary Texts: Tests students’ understanding of how cultural contexts influence text interpretation.

               13.        Reception Through Time: Investigates how the reception of texts evolves over time and across cultures.

               14.        Tradition vs. Innovation Debate: Debates the balance between traditional literary forms and innovative expressions within literature.

These resources provide a dynamic and interactive approach to teaching, encouraging students to engage deeply with the texts while considering the pervasive influence of culture on literary expression and interpretation.