What's the difference between the Language and Literature parts of the course?

In IB Language and Literature, the syllabus attempts to capture the two major sides of language in order to provide a well-rounded program of study. The 'Language' part of the course focuses more on the practical elements of language and how it can be used. This generally asks you to look at the Culture and Context surrounding a certain text, and how the author or intentions of the text will influence the language used. It generally focuses on the question of how one can use language for their own purposes, and many of the assignments involve the student adopted a specific writing style/purpose and demonstrating they understand the sort of language appropriate to it. Literature on the other hand explores the artistic side of language and how it speaks to the human experience. In this part of the course you are asked to look mainly at the impact of language and how it can be used to evoke emotions. You will look at novels and poetry and assess the impact it has on you personally as you read it, and how the specific language used inspires this impact.