Why do Latin at A Level? Not only was Latin once perceived as the sine qua non of all subjects, it also teaches you the meaning of sine qua non. In addition, it works hand-in-hand with a wide range of other subjects because of all the skills it fosters. The language side of Latin teaches accuracy and logic, while its literature side develops your ability to write clearly, express your opinion, and answer the question. The subject therefore goes hand-in-hand with any other language, and with history, mathematics and medicine; as if that wasn’t enough, the vocabulary you learn is seriously helpful for lawyers, doctors and scientists. Finally, for those interested in a career in the City, a Classics degree is considered an excellent starting point.
Minimum I/GCSE Grade 7 on the 9-1 scale
Unit 1 - Unseen Translation - 33% of the total qualification 1 hour 45-minute paper There is no fixed vocabulary list, but candidates start with and build on the AS prescribed list of 800 words (that uses and builds on the GCSE list of 500). Unit 2 - Latin comprehension OR English-Latin Prose composition - 17% of the total qualification 1 hour 15-minute paper The paper is as the title above (either a L-E comprehension or a short E-L prose composition). Unit 3 - Prose Literature - 25% of the total qualification 2 hour paper The paper requires translation and analysis of two Latin texts. This year, the text is Tacitus’ Annals 4, the story of Tiberius the emperor, cruel and paranoid, and his best friend, Sejanus, determined to be the next emperor, even if he has to kill Tiberius to do it. Unit 4 - Verse Literature - 25% of the total qualification 2 hour paper The paper requires translation and analysis of two Latin texts. This year, the text is Virgil’s Aeneid 12, the story of the last, final and ultimate duel between Aeneas and Turnus – two princes, both in love with the beautiful princess Lavinia. There are no unicorns.
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| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £23,730; Boarding £39,270 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | West Lavington, Devizes, SN10 4HE |
Why do Latin at A Level? Not only was Latin once perceived as the sine qua non of all subjects, it also teaches you the meaning of sine qua non. In addition, it works hand-in-hand with a wide range of other subjects because of all the skills it fosters. The language side of Latin teaches accuracy and logic, while its literature side develops your ability to write clearly, express your opinion, and answer the question. The subject therefore goes hand-in-hand with any other language, and with history, mathematics and medicine; as if that wasn’t enough, the vocabulary you learn is seriously helpful for lawyers, doctors and scientists. Finally, for those interested in a career in the City, a Classics degree is considered an excellent starting point.
Minimum I/GCSE Grade 7 on the 9-1 scale
Unit 1 - Unseen Translation - 33% of the total qualification 1 hour 45-minute paper There is no fixed vocabulary list, but candidates start with and build on the AS prescribed list of 800 words (that uses and builds on the GCSE list of 500). Unit 2 - Latin comprehension OR English-Latin Prose composition - 17% of the total qualification 1 hour 15-minute paper The paper is as the title above (either a L-E comprehension or a short E-L prose composition). Unit 3 - Prose Literature - 25% of the total qualification 2 hour paper The paper requires translation and analysis of two Latin texts. This year, the text is Tacitus’ Annals 4, the story of Tiberius the emperor, cruel and paranoid, and his best friend, Sejanus, determined to be the next emperor, even if he has to kill Tiberius to do it. Unit 4 - Verse Literature - 25% of the total qualification 2 hour paper The paper requires translation and analysis of two Latin texts. This year, the text is Virgil’s Aeneid 12, the story of the last, final and ultimate duel between Aeneas and Turnus – two princes, both in love with the beautiful princess Lavinia. There are no unicorns.