Latin Pre-requisite
Pupil’s need to have studied Latin in Year 8.
What is Latin?
The Year 9 Latin Course builds on the grammatical foundations laid in the junior school and brings the Cambridge Latin Course narrative closer to completion. The story-based teaching format allows continued exploration of characterisation and plot, while also developing comprehension and linguistic skills in preparation for the GCSE years. Each stage of the course has an underlying theme concerning an aspect of Roman culture, encouraging a broad knowledge base and a strong sense of the influence of the Classical tradition on our modern lives.
What skills are involved?
The course improves literacy and promotes literary appreciation. Based on authentic material about the Roman Empire, it helps develop skills in handling historical evidence. It also offers scope for analytical thinking on ethical and moral issues raised by the customs and conduct of the Romans - some fictional and some actual – who are described in the stories. A combination of teamwork and individual tasks with presentations and projects are normal in the course of the year.
What sort of pupil does it suit and what will they get out of the course?
Pupils who have found satisfaction in the challenge and puzzle-solving nature of Latin language in Years 7 and 8 but also those who enjoy discussing and learning about Roman culture and history will all enjoy this course.
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