Latin

Course summary

Latin, Greek and Classical Civilisation combines enthralling history, world-changing literature and subversive philosophical and political ideas. It demands and instills a high degree of intellectual rigour and cultural sensitivity towards our social, literary and historical origins. The study of Latin and Greek involves logical thinking, precise analysis and lucid expression. Pupils invariably develop an enhanced vocabulary and an ability to write with greater fluency, not to mention a heightened awareness of linguistic processes and cultural heritage. The study of Classical Civilisation combines literature with art history, archaeology, philosophy, geography, history, sociology and anthropology. Pupils study the languages, history, culture, religion, technology and society of earlier periods and in so doing, they gradually unearth the very foundations of modern life.