Latin

Assessment

The course is assessed via four written examinations. Component 1 – Unseen Translation Section A: Translation of an unseen prose passage from Latin into English Section B: Translation of an unseen passage of verse from Latin into English Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes; Weighting: 33% Component 2 – Comprehension Either: Answer comprehension and grammar questions on an unseen passage of Latin prose Or: Translation of a passage from English into Latin Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes; Weighting: 17% Component 3 – Prose Literature Sections A & B: Short answer questions, including both translation and comprehension, showing understanding and appreciation of the set text studied Section C: Essay on set text studied Duration: 2 hours; Weighting: 25% Component 4 – Verse Literature Sections A & B: Short answer questions, including both translation and comprehension, showing understanding and appreciation of the set text studied Section C: Essay on set text studied Duration: 2 hours; Weighting: 25%