GCSE LATIN (9-1)

Course Overview

LATIN GCSE 9-1: SPECIFICATION J282

This course provides students with the opportunity to:

• Develop and deploy their knowledge of vocabulary, morphology and syntax in order to read, understand and interpret Latin.

• Develop their knowledge and understanding of ancient literature, values and society through the study of original texts, adapted and abridged as appropriate.

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the historical, literary and cultural context of a text.

• Identify and appreciate the literary form of a text and its impact on the reader.

ALL THESE ELEMENTS WILL ENHANCE STUDENTS’ APPRECIATION OF, AND PERFORMANCE IN, ENGLISH.

Latin Language (compulsory element)

Learners study texts and stories in Latin to build knowledge and understanding of Latin vocabulary, accidence and syntax.

Latin Prose Literature

Tacitus: The Death of Germanicus; Pliny: three letters

Latin Verse Literature

Passions and Poisons: Virgil, Ovid and Catullus

Further information on the course specification can be found by visiting: www.ocr.org.uk

Entry Requirements

We are commonly asked if a student must have studied Latin in key stage 3 to be able to undertake the GCSE. Whilst it is of course helpful, it is not essential as the beginning of the GCSE consolidates what was covered in key stage 3. So, provided the student is prepared to put in maximum effort, all students are welcomed in GCSE Latin.

Assessment

The Latin Language Paper

Learners will be required to:

• Translate an unseen passage of confected or adapted Latin

• Understand and respond to unseen passages of Latin

• Understand the derivation of English words from Latin

AND EITHER …

• Translate short sentences from English into Latin

OR …

• Recognise, analyse and explain accidence and syntax. For example, they should recognise examples of grammatical form, explain why certain forms/cases are used and analyse the grammatical form of a word.

The Latin Literature Paper

Learners will be required to:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the set texts

• Identify and explain the use of common literary techniques

• Analyse and comment upon aspects of literary style

• Demonstrate an understanding of the cultural and historical context of a text

• Select, analyse and evaluate evidence to draw informed conclusions

IN OTHER WORDS, ALL THE SKILLS REQUIRED FOR ENGLISH LITERATURE.

Practical information

Who will deliver the course?

Mrs Price – Director of Latin & Classics

When?

The next GCSE class will run every Monday from 3.10pm - 5.00pm.

What will you need?

A determined attitude and willingness to apply yourself.

Where?

E3

Can I study this with other additional qualifications?

Due to the demands of homework and the pace at which this is delivered it would not be advisable to undertake this course alongside other schemes or qualifications.

Staff Contact

Course Leader: Mrs Price - Director of Latin & Classics

Contact: eprice@wardenpark.co.uk