Latin

Latin is taught as a subject within the Languages Faculty.

AIMS

OCR’s A Level in Latin has been designed to help learners develop their understanding of the Latin language and the related ancient literature, values and society.

CURRICULUM

Key Stage 5

-The OCR A Level in Latin will build on the knowledge, understanding and skills specified for GCSE (9–1), although prior attainment of a GCSE (9–1) qualification in Latin is not a requirement.

-Learners will be introduced to a greater range of vocabulary through wider reading of original material, more complex examples of syntax and accidence and the in depth study of prose and verse literature.

-There is no defined vocabulary list for the A Level in Latin. Rather, the qualification will require learners to know and build upon words and regular compounds of the words, which are listed in the Defined Vocabulary List for AS Level Latin. This is found on the OCR website (www.ocr.org.uk).

-Learners are expected to study a range of authors’ work in order to develop a wider vocabulary and more complex understanding of syntax and accidence. This will enable them to translate unseen passages, and either answer comprehension and grammar questions on an unseen prose passage or translate a passage of English into Latin.

-The OCR A Level in Latin will also extend the study of ancient literature in terms of breadth and depth, further developing learners’ ability to critically analyse and evaluate ancient literature.

-In both the Prose and Verse Literature components, the OCR A Level in Latin will give teachers and learners the option to study one author in greater depth or the works of two different authors. The qualification also requires learners to read additional literature in translation in order to understand the context from which the set texts have been taken.

FACILITIES AND RESOURCES

The Latin classrooms are alongside the Modern Languages classrooms in Ormerod House. Our well-appointed rooms are equipped with data projectors to facilitate the delivery of our popular e-learning resources. In this area there is also a very well stocked Classics bookstore and office. Examples of pupils’ work adorn the classrooms and adjacent corridor and classes can also make use of the dedicated computer suite in the building.

TRIPS AND VISITS

There are numerous sites both in the UK and abroad, which have been visited by our GCSE Latin and Classical Civilisation students to supplement and enrich their enjoyment and appreciation of the classical world. A variety of theatrical productions and study days are also organised by the department as appropriate. A previous trip saw the pupils visit Pompeii in Italy to explore the ancient remains of the city.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR

We provide subject support clinics for Y11 and Y13.

For more information please contact:

MRS J MELIA

Subject Leader of Classics and Latin