The first few terms will be spent in consolidating and improving language skills and in exposing pupils to a wide variety of Greek literature. Pupils will be introduced to writing in Greek, broaden their vocabulary and practise the analysis of sentences more complex than those they met at GCSE. They will also read widely in a variety of genres, learning the skill of literary criticism, including the writing of essays. As the course progresses we tackle more challenging prose composition and unseen translation work, carefully chosen to promote further discussion and understanding of the classical world and prepare pupils for their language papers.
Pupils who wish to study Greek as Specialists will require experience of and success in Greek at GCSE or have demonstrated equivalent ability in the translation of Greek language to GCSE level.
Pupils will be prepared for examination in the following four papers: Paper 1Unseen Translation (1hr45mins) – 33% Candidates will be required to translate two passages, one of prose and one of verse, into English. Paper 2Prose Composition (1hr15mins) – 17% Candidates will be required to translate a passage of English prose into Greek. Paper 3 Prose literature (2hrs) – 25% Candidates will be required to write answers to questions on passages of their prescribed prose texts and also to write an essay on a text of their choosing. Paper 4 Verse literature (2hrs) – 25% As per Paper 3, but for a choice of verse authors.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £47,535 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £38,367 |
| Address | Godalming, GU7 2DX |
The first few terms will be spent in consolidating and improving language skills and in exposing pupils to a wide variety of Greek literature. Pupils will be introduced to writing in Greek, broaden their vocabulary and practise the analysis of sentences more complex than those they met at GCSE. They will also read widely in a variety of genres, learning the skill of literary criticism, including the writing of essays. As the course progresses we tackle more challenging prose composition and unseen translation work, carefully chosen to promote further discussion and understanding of the classical world and prepare pupils for their language papers.
Pupils who wish to study Greek as Specialists will require experience of and success in Greek at GCSE or have demonstrated equivalent ability in the translation of Greek language to GCSE level.
Pupils will be prepared for examination in the following four papers: Paper 1Unseen Translation (1hr45mins) – 33% Candidates will be required to translate two passages, one of prose and one of verse, into English. Paper 2Prose Composition (1hr15mins) – 17% Candidates will be required to translate a passage of English prose into Greek. Paper 3 Prose literature (2hrs) – 25% Candidates will be required to write answers to questions on passages of their prescribed prose texts and also to write an essay on a text of their choosing. Paper 4 Verse literature (2hrs) – 25% As per Paper 3, but for a choice of verse authors.