Latin /

Latin A Level develops precise, analytical thinking. If you are logical, have an attention to detail and enjoy language then it is a subject for you. The language element of the course develops problem solving skills as we translate prose and verse passages, exploring how the grammar and syntax has been used by an author. The literature element of the course focuses on developing your empathetic and evaluative skills. We study ancient rhetoric and oratory reading Cicero’s murder trial, Murder at Larinum as well as historiography with Tacitus Annals Book IV, exploring the reign of the emperor Tiberius. For verse literature, we study the passionate love poems of Catullus as he grapples with his feelings for his mistress, as well as the climactic ending of Virgil’s Aeneid in the final duel between Aeneas and Turnus in Book XII.

Latin A Level is a challenging but rewarding course which combines well with both Arts and Science courses. Studying Latin, A Level gives you the key to Romance languages, provides an experience of literature and mythology that resonates through English Literature and gives you an understanding of the language of legal, diplomatic and religious communication.

Course structure /

Exam board: OCR

Unit 1: Unseen Translation (33%)

Unit 2: Prose Comprehension (17%)

Unit 3: Prose Literature (25%)

Unit 4: Verse Literature (25%)

Beyond A Level /

Latin is a rigorous and demanding A Level which develops your logic and problem solving skills. As such, it is highly regarded by universities and employers and sits equally well with both Science and Arts courses.

Careers include: Latin leads to a range of careers including law and finance.

Entry requirements / GCSE Latin (Grade 7) brightongirls.gdst.net/sixth-form/