Discover more about a society where words are power and power is everything. Explore both the alien and the familiar within Rome’s culture and its legacy to our society today. Latin at A Level combines well with a range of arts subjects or provides a balance for would-be scientists. This qualification is highly valued by University admissions tutors for the linguistic, literary and analytical skills it fosters and adds weight to a university application. A Level Latin presents a varied programme which introduces many aspects of the history, politics, law and art of Roman civilisation. The skills you will develop will benefit you in whatever path you choose. The language half of the course includes unseen translation of both prose and verse passages from Latin into English and learning how to write stylishly in Latin. Most of the necessary grammar has already been covered at GCSE. The literature component involves the in-depth study of verse and prose literature. The verse selection is taken from the works of Catullus and Ovid, looking at different aspects of love: the agony, the ecstasy, and everything in between. The prose selection comes from Cicero’s Pro Cluentio and Tacitus’ Annals. Here we see one of the world’s most successful lawyers passionately defend Cluentius against charges of killing his step-father (who previously tried to charge Cicero with attempted murder), and Tacitus’ reflections on the early years of the reign of Tiberius, where scheming and treachery are rife and wine and mushrooms are no doubt laced with poison. The Classics department offers an extensive programme of extra-curricular opportunities. Our Sixth Form students can volunteer to teach Latin in local primary schools as part of the Minimus Project, with our aim of fostering a love of all things ancient in students of all ages. Students of Latin A Level attend the Harrodian Sixth Form Conference for lectures from leading academics, which complement their reading in class. The Classics Masterclass offers students the opportunity to research their areas of interest and share these with their peers. Our Sixth Form students also run the Junior Classics Club, sharing their love of the subject with the younger girls. We also hope to be able to offer an overseas visit. Students who have enjoyed the GCSE course, have good linguistic skills and are interested in literature will find the transition to A Level easily manageable.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Ealing |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £23,895 |
| Address | 2 Cleveland Road, Ealing, W13 8AX |
Discover more about a society where words are power and power is everything. Explore both the alien and the familiar within Rome’s culture and its legacy to our society today. Latin at A Level combines well with a range of arts subjects or provides a balance for would-be scientists. This qualification is highly valued by University admissions tutors for the linguistic, literary and analytical skills it fosters and adds weight to a university application. A Level Latin presents a varied programme which introduces many aspects of the history, politics, law and art of Roman civilisation. The skills you will develop will benefit you in whatever path you choose. The language half of the course includes unseen translation of both prose and verse passages from Latin into English and learning how to write stylishly in Latin. Most of the necessary grammar has already been covered at GCSE. The literature component involves the in-depth study of verse and prose literature. The verse selection is taken from the works of Catullus and Ovid, looking at different aspects of love: the agony, the ecstasy, and everything in between. The prose selection comes from Cicero’s Pro Cluentio and Tacitus’ Annals. Here we see one of the world’s most successful lawyers passionately defend Cluentius against charges of killing his step-father (who previously tried to charge Cicero with attempted murder), and Tacitus’ reflections on the early years of the reign of Tiberius, where scheming and treachery are rife and wine and mushrooms are no doubt laced with poison. The Classics department offers an extensive programme of extra-curricular opportunities. Our Sixth Form students can volunteer to teach Latin in local primary schools as part of the Minimus Project, with our aim of fostering a love of all things ancient in students of all ages. Students of Latin A Level attend the Harrodian Sixth Form Conference for lectures from leading academics, which complement their reading in class. The Classics Masterclass offers students the opportunity to research their areas of interest and share these with their peers. Our Sixth Form students also run the Junior Classics Club, sharing their love of the subject with the younger girls. We also hope to be able to offer an overseas visit. Students who have enjoyed the GCSE course, have good linguistic skills and are interested in literature will find the transition to A Level easily manageable.