A-LEVEL Latin

A-LEVEL

Roman literature has been an inspiration for over 2000 years: Shakespeare and Dante would not be the same without Ovid and Virgil; modern orators still draw on the rhetoric of Cicero. The Latin A-Level gives you the unique opportunity to read and appreciate these amazing pieces of literature in their original language, so that you can fully grasp the skill with which these texts were crafted. We read a range of Latin authors for unseen translation and as literary texts: we will delve into the epics, poetry, politics, culture and history of the fascinating Roman world. 

Latin is an academically rigorous subject which is why it is so highly regarded by both universities and a wide range of professions.

Subject requirements

Minimum of GCSE 6 in Latin

Teacher to contact/Head of Latin - Mrs C Wheeldon
Humanities Area Coordinator - Dr R Mills 

Course Content

You will greatly expand your knowledge of the Latin language. This will develop important transferable skills - keen analysis, problem solving, lateral thinking and attention to detail – and enrich your English vocabulary. You will also study a range of set authors for the literature papers.

Year 12 content
Translation and prose composition (writing Latin sentences)
The set texts for study will be: 
Nepos, Life of Hannibal, 1-13
Virgil, Aeneid Book 4, lines 1–128, 529–629 

Year 13 content
Translation (Livy and Ovid) and prose composition
Apuleius, Metamorphoses, Book VI, 7–21 and selection in English or Cicero, pro Roscio Amerino (selected chapters in Latin and English)
Virgil, Aeneid Book 4, lines 259–396, 416–503 and English: Virgil, Aeneid 1 lines 613–722 and rest of Book 4 

Assessment Criteria

The A-Level is assessed through 100% examination.
Year 12
Internal examinations will take place to assess knowledge and understanding.
A-Level

  • Unseen Translation (one prose and one verse text): 1 hour 45 minutes – 33% of A-Level
  • Prose Composition or Comprehension: 1 hour 15 minutes – 17% of total A-Level
  • Prose Literature: 2-hours – 25% of A-Level
  • Verse Literature: 2-hours – 25% of A-Level

Exam Board: OCR
A-Level: H443

Are you interested in:

  • The Ancient World?
  • Languages (ancient and modern)?
  • Problem solving and close analysis?
  • Literature?
  • Culture and history?
  • The challenges of translation?

Leading to a career in:

  • Law
  • Politics
  • Journalism
  • Science
  • Medicine
  • Foreign Office
  • Teaching and Research

This subject goes well with:

  • Classical Civilisation
  • Modern Foreign Languages
  • English Literature
  • History
  • Mathematics
  • Sciences

Click below to learn about the course from Latin student, Lauren.

 

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