Why study this subject? You will deepen and extend your knowledge of how languages work and use that knowledge to find solutions to set problems. You will read some great literature and comment upon it. You will think flexibly and meet challenges with confidence. Latin is widely valued and respected by universities as a qualification for any course, but especially Classics. We hope to offer a visit to Rome and the Bay of Naples during the course. Year 12 Course content Unit L1: Latin Language The main focus of this unit is the language of authors of the 1st Century BC and the 1st Century AD. You will build on the language skills developed at GCSE, increasing your knowledge and understanding of various linguistic structures. There is a guaranteed word list of about 800 words, of which 467 have already appeared on your GCSE list, meaning you have about 330 new words to learn. Unit L2: Latin Prose and Verse Literature You will read one verse and one prose text, each consisting of 200 lines – making 400 lines in all. You will translate, comment upon and appreciate this literature, learning to examine the purposes of the authors more closely than you did at GCSE. You will continue to use the same literary terms as you did at GCSE. The prose text for next year is a legal speech by Cicero defending an accused murderer for an assault committed on the Appian Way leading into Rome. The verse text is a selection of love poetry by the Roman poet Catullus telling of his heartache due to rejection from his beloved Lesbia. Year 13 Course content Unit 1: Latin Verse Literature This unit will involve the study of one Latin verse text of 250 lines. Literary criticism, cultural background and personal response will all be key to the study of the poem. . The verse A2 text is Ovid’s Heroines, which comprises letters written by female heroines to their lovers who have spurned their affections. The sections studied include Penelope to Odysseus, Dido to Aeneas and Briseis (Achilles’ concubine and mistress) to Achilles. Unit 2: Latin Verse Literature This unit will involve the study of one Latin prose text of 250 lines. Literary criticism, cultural background and personal response will also be key to understanding the historical context of the passage. The prose A2 text is Tacitus’ Annals which tells the history of the emperors of Rome. The selection covers one of the most turbulent times in Roman history after the ascension of Tiberius and the murder of several members of the imperial family. Unit 3: Latin Unseen Translation This unit builds on the language skills developed at AS, increasing your knowledge and understanding of translation passages. All grammar and syntax is covered during Year 12 and revised in Year 13. The unit also includes a short question on scanning the rhythm of two lines of the verse poetry unseen translation. Unit L4: Latin Prose In this unit you will build up to translating a short passage into Latin. You will build on the linguistic competence developed at AS level and consolidate your understanding of more complex linguistic structures and increase your vocabulary. You will also learn to write in stylish Latin mimicking the writing of the great Roman authors. The vocabulary for this unit is all taken from the AS vocabulary list which we review during the course of Year 13.
The minimum qualification for entry into the Sixth Form at the School is 8 full course GCSE passes. The 8 passes must include English, Mathematics and a science at GCSE. Four of the passes must be at grade 7 or above and another four must be at grade 6 or above. For iGCSEs graded A* to G, grade A is equivalent to a 7 and A* is equivalent to an 8 or 9.
Unit 1: Unseen Translation 1 hour 45 minute paper (33% of A Level) Translate a passage of prose into English and a passage of verse into English. There will also be a question on scansion. Unit 2: Prose composition 1 hour 15 minute paper (17% of A Level) Translate a passage of prose from English into Latin (50 marks) Unit 3: Latin Prose Literature 2 hour examination (25% of A level). Answer commentary questions on the text. Unit 4: Latin Verse Literature 2 hour examination (25% of A level). Answer commentary questions on the text.
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| Local Authority | Kingston upon Thames |
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Why study this subject? You will deepen and extend your knowledge of how languages work and use that knowledge to find solutions to set problems. You will read some great literature and comment upon it. You will think flexibly and meet challenges with confidence. Latin is widely valued and respected by universities as a qualification for any course, but especially Classics. We hope to offer a visit to Rome and the Bay of Naples during the course. Year 12 Course content Unit L1: Latin Language The main focus of this unit is the language of authors of the 1st Century BC and the 1st Century AD. You will build on the language skills developed at GCSE, increasing your knowledge and understanding of various linguistic structures. There is a guaranteed word list of about 800 words, of which 467 have already appeared on your GCSE list, meaning you have about 330 new words to learn. Unit L2: Latin Prose and Verse Literature You will read one verse and one prose text, each consisting of 200 lines – making 400 lines in all. You will translate, comment upon and appreciate this literature, learning to examine the purposes of the authors more closely than you did at GCSE. You will continue to use the same literary terms as you did at GCSE. The prose text for next year is a legal speech by Cicero defending an accused murderer for an assault committed on the Appian Way leading into Rome. The verse text is a selection of love poetry by the Roman poet Catullus telling of his heartache due to rejection from his beloved Lesbia. Year 13 Course content Unit 1: Latin Verse Literature This unit will involve the study of one Latin verse text of 250 lines. Literary criticism, cultural background and personal response will all be key to the study of the poem. . The verse A2 text is Ovid’s Heroines, which comprises letters written by female heroines to their lovers who have spurned their affections. The sections studied include Penelope to Odysseus, Dido to Aeneas and Briseis (Achilles’ concubine and mistress) to Achilles. Unit 2: Latin Verse Literature This unit will involve the study of one Latin prose text of 250 lines. Literary criticism, cultural background and personal response will also be key to understanding the historical context of the passage. The prose A2 text is Tacitus’ Annals which tells the history of the emperors of Rome. The selection covers one of the most turbulent times in Roman history after the ascension of Tiberius and the murder of several members of the imperial family. Unit 3: Latin Unseen Translation This unit builds on the language skills developed at AS, increasing your knowledge and understanding of translation passages. All grammar and syntax is covered during Year 12 and revised in Year 13. The unit also includes a short question on scanning the rhythm of two lines of the verse poetry unseen translation. Unit L4: Latin Prose In this unit you will build up to translating a short passage into Latin. You will build on the linguistic competence developed at AS level and consolidate your understanding of more complex linguistic structures and increase your vocabulary. You will also learn to write in stylish Latin mimicking the writing of the great Roman authors. The vocabulary for this unit is all taken from the AS vocabulary list which we review during the course of Year 13.
The minimum qualification for entry into the Sixth Form at the School is 8 full course GCSE passes. The 8 passes must include English, Mathematics and a science at GCSE. Four of the passes must be at grade 7 or above and another four must be at grade 6 or above. For iGCSEs graded A* to G, grade A is equivalent to a 7 and A* is equivalent to an 8 or 9.
Unit 1: Unseen Translation 1 hour 45 minute paper (33% of A Level) Translate a passage of prose into English and a passage of verse into English. There will also be a question on scansion. Unit 2: Prose composition 1 hour 15 minute paper (17% of A Level) Translate a passage of prose from English into Latin (50 marks) Unit 3: Latin Prose Literature 2 hour examination (25% of A level). Answer commentary questions on the text. Unit 4: Latin Verse Literature 2 hour examination (25% of A level). Answer commentary questions on the text.
