Latin
COURSE CONTENT: Unit 1: Latin Language. The paper involves the translation of a Latin passage into English and, as an alternative to comprehension of a harder Latin passage, the translation of five sentences from English into Latin.
Pupils with a particular interest in Latin can study AS Level Latin alongside their options. It may be possible to continue this to a full A Level.
EXAMINATION BOARD: OCR The OCR AS Level in Latin will require learners to understand and apply their knowledge of the words and regular compounds of the words listed in the Latin Defined Vocabulary List. Learners will be expected to know and understand the application of syntax and accidence listed in the specification. The AS Level will extend the study of ancient literature in breadth and depth, further developing learners’ abilities to analyse and evaluate Latin prose and verse. One set prose and one verse will be examined in 2019.
Unit 2: Latin Prose and Verse Literature. The paper requires learners to understand and respond to passages from the set prose [Tacitus Histories Book 1] and verse [Virgil Aeneid Book XI]. ASSESSMENT: Assessment is by written examination only. Pupils sit two examinations with Unit 1 lasting 1 hour 30 minutes and Unit 2 lasting 2 hours. Classes will focus on the individual needs of each pupil.
FURTHER STUDY/CAREERS: Latin works particularly well with History or English Literature, but scientists, especially mathematicians, enjoy the linguistic and communicative skills which studying a testing language involves. It is widely recognised that A Level Latin remains an academically demanding subject with high prestige. Universities and employers know that someone who has been successful in the study of Latin should have acquired a range of important skills.
Mr D. Lovell dbl@kingsbruton.com
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