Latin & Classical Civilisation

The fascinating social background of Roman Egypt will be studied, followed by a look at Roman Bath, a different part of Roman Britain from Year 8. Students will also work on a historical project of their choice. There are three lessons a week, one of which will be for Classical Civilisation and the other two for Latin.

In their study of Latin previously, students will have attained a good understanding of how to translate accurately, and so in this year they will develop their ability to translate Latin into English in some more complex sentences associated with GCSE level. Vocabulary will continue to be learned for efficient translation and also to recognise derivations of words which connect with English, MFL, and Science and Technology. As an option in Year 9, you will have five lessons a fortnight on this subject.

Course materials

Cambridge Latin Course - books 2 and 3 are followed using the Cambridge Latin Course online text books and website: www.cambridgescp.com

Latin

Alexandria’s famous lighthouse and harbour in Egypt

A look at the wonders of the city and visitor attractions. You will create a tourist information flyer
You will also see how the city was dangerous for those who lived there
Basic grammar points are consolidated and finalised
Vocabulary will be discussed, related to the theme of Roman life in Alexandria

Roman scientific discoveries

Roman innovations and technological achievements are studied
More complex sentence structure is introduced with the use of present participles
Vocabulary will be discussed, related to the theme of Roman life in Egypt

Roman Bath, England

One of the wonders of the world and a tourist destination will be studied
More complex sentence structure is continued with the study of past participles
Vocabulary will be discussed, related to the theme of Roman life in Bath

Roman religious belief

You will see how Romans viewed and worshipped the gods
More complex sentence structure is introduced with the use of subjunctive verbs
Vocabulary will be discussed, related to the theme of Roman belief

Classcial Civilisation

You will study the cultures that changed the world - Ancient Greece and Rome

One lesson a week will be spent looking at Greek and Roman influences via topics based on original ancient art and artefacts: temples, theatres and drama, sporting events and entertainments, food, iconic buildings

Personal project on Roman life

You will get an opportunity to research and write a project on an area of Roman life of your choice.
This will be presented in written form in the Spring Term, and visual form to the class in the Summer Term.

How will I be assessed?

You will have Latin homeworks continually marked and assessed as usual in your ee-books.

Throughout the year you will learn vocabulary for a 20 word unit test approximately every 3 weeks.

Autumn

2 vocabulary tests
Flyer design assessed
Verb test (subjects and tenses)

Spring

2 vocabulary tests
Translation test
Roman life project

Summer

1 vocabulary test
Year 9 Summer Examination consisting of two parts - a translation from Latin into English, and a comprehension with questions in English about Roman Bath and Roman religion

If you have any queries about this curriculum, please contact: Mrs Susan Farman, Head of Latin, on sf@farlingtonschool.com