Latin

Course summary

In Latin and/or Greek* you are studying languages, literatures, and civilisations – all of which have had a profound influence in shaping the modern world. This course offers you the opportunity to study broad aspects of the Greco-Roman world. You will acquire understanding of the culture, politics and social life of Greece and Rome at significant periods of their history, depending on the texts under study. By the end of the Lower Sixth you will have acquired an understanding of linguistic structures, you will be able to read and make a personal response to a varied selection of Greco-Latin literature. The skills and knowledge gained will be built upon and expanded during the Upper Sixth. You can expect to be taught with a great deal of individual support and guidance.