Latin OCR
What will I be studying?
Do I need to have studied this for GCSE?
The language and literature of the ancient Romans – you will also learn about their society, history and culture.
Yes.
What does this subject involve?
• Trips to London or Manchester for lectures on the texts
A study of the way the language works, but also what ancient authors wrote, what messages they wanted to put across, and how they expressed themselves.
• Opportunity to work with students in the Junior School at lunchtime Classics Club
Additional information
What skills or qualities will I need? You will develop the ability to: • Assimilate and recall knowledge accurately • Analyse language • Select relevant information to structure your ideas and present them clearly What about future prospects and careers? Previous students have gone on to study Classics, but also medicine, law, natural sciences, modern languages and history. The benefits of Classics are widely appreciated by employers.
*Overseas and UK trips are subject to Covid-related restrictions 21
