The IB Diploma programme provides an opportunity to explore the language, literature and culture of ancient Rome. Through the study of classical texts and interaction with the culture of Greece and Rome the course: — encourages an awareness and appreciation of the different perspectives of people from ancient cultures — develops students’ appreciation of the literary — provides opportunities for enjoyment, creativity and intellectual stimulation through individual research. Latin has had a major influence on the development of most modern European languages, while the rich and varied literatures of Greece and Rome have left their mark on almost every genre of modern writing. The study of Classical Languages gives important insights into the cultures that produced them and offers a bridge between the contemporary world and the civilisations of antiquity. Much contemporary thinking is still informed by the political, religious and legal principles of the Greek and Roman world and the course includes a study of their historical development and wider cultural achievements. Opportunities are also offered in the research section of the course for a study of their technological and artistic achievements, which remain an inspiration for artists, architects and civil engineers across the world. Latin is therefore an ideal choice of subject to combine with other courses such as English, History or Philosophy, Theatre or Visual Arts, Mathematics, Medicine and the Sciences. The Classics Department provides many opportunities to attend external lectures, visit museums, exhibitions and local archaeological sites. Residential trips are also offered further afield from Hadrian’s Wall to Italy and Greece. Students are also encouraged to assist in the many classical activities and clubs running in both Senior and Prep School.
If you are not already a student of Royal High School Bath, and are considering joining the Sixth Form, the first step should be an informal visit to see our Sixth Form facilities. You will also meet the Head, Head of Sixth Form and other members of staff, as well as being able to talk to some of our current Sixth Form students. Entry is dependent on a minimum of six GCSEs at grades 9-6. Candidates are also expected to achieve grades 9-6 in the subjects they wish to study at A Level or at Higher Level in the International Baccalaureate Diploma. In addition, students are required to achieve at least a grade 4 in Maths and English Language GCSE. For some subjects, a grade 6 or above in a related discipline is recommended. For example, Psychology would require grade 6 or above in English, Mathematics and Science. In some subjects, we would recommend continuing to study them only if a grade 7 or higher is achieved at GCSE. More advice will be given about this following results. Students wishing to take Music A Level also need to have Associated Board Grade 4 or above in an instrument or singing.
Paper 1: students engage with an un-adapted, unseen Latin passage with the support of a dictionary, demonstrating their understanding through a variety of tasks including comprehension and translation. HL students answer additional questions on a second, shorter unseen text. SL – 30 marks: 1 hour 30 minute paper – 35% HL – 40 marks: 2 hour paper – 30% Paper 2: In addition to reading two companion texts from a variety of authors, including Pliny the Younger, Tibullus and Catullus, SL students study one core text and HL students study two core texts: one verse and one prose. The core text authors are Vergil, Ovid, Livy and Cicero. The paper is assessed by answering short questions on a core text involving critical analysis of each author’s style, choice of vocabulary and figures of speech and writing an extended response to a prompt. SL – 32 marks: 1 hour 30 minute paper – 35% HL – 32 marks: 2 hour paper – 30% Internal Assessment: students create a Research Dossier, which is an annotated collection of 7-9 primary source materials. This may include quotations from classical authors and/ or visual material such as pictures, diagrams, and photographs. Students make a prediction about the outcome of their own research question and assess the validity of their findings in a conclusion. Students may select any topic of particular interest ranging from the language, literature, history, religion, mythology, archaeology, art and architecture. SL – 28 marks: coursework – 30% HL – 28 marks: coursework – 20% Composition: a piece of original Latin prose writing, of no more than 120 words, aiming to be accurate and varied in form. Students include an additional rationale to analyse their work and the influence of their sources and evaluate choices made in the drafting process. (HL only – 25 marks – coursework – 20%)
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| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
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| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £34,344 - £40,374 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £16,917 - £17,658 |
| Address | Royal High School Bath GDST, Lansdown Road, BA1 5SZ |
The IB Diploma programme provides an opportunity to explore the language, literature and culture of ancient Rome. Through the study of classical texts and interaction with the culture of Greece and Rome the course: — encourages an awareness and appreciation of the different perspectives of people from ancient cultures — develops students’ appreciation of the literary — provides opportunities for enjoyment, creativity and intellectual stimulation through individual research. Latin has had a major influence on the development of most modern European languages, while the rich and varied literatures of Greece and Rome have left their mark on almost every genre of modern writing. The study of Classical Languages gives important insights into the cultures that produced them and offers a bridge between the contemporary world and the civilisations of antiquity. Much contemporary thinking is still informed by the political, religious and legal principles of the Greek and Roman world and the course includes a study of their historical development and wider cultural achievements. Opportunities are also offered in the research section of the course for a study of their technological and artistic achievements, which remain an inspiration for artists, architects and civil engineers across the world. Latin is therefore an ideal choice of subject to combine with other courses such as English, History or Philosophy, Theatre or Visual Arts, Mathematics, Medicine and the Sciences. The Classics Department provides many opportunities to attend external lectures, visit museums, exhibitions and local archaeological sites. Residential trips are also offered further afield from Hadrian’s Wall to Italy and Greece. Students are also encouraged to assist in the many classical activities and clubs running in both Senior and Prep School.
If you are not already a student of Royal High School Bath, and are considering joining the Sixth Form, the first step should be an informal visit to see our Sixth Form facilities. You will also meet the Head, Head of Sixth Form and other members of staff, as well as being able to talk to some of our current Sixth Form students. Entry is dependent on a minimum of six GCSEs at grades 9-6. Candidates are also expected to achieve grades 9-6 in the subjects they wish to study at A Level or at Higher Level in the International Baccalaureate Diploma. In addition, students are required to achieve at least a grade 4 in Maths and English Language GCSE. For some subjects, a grade 6 or above in a related discipline is recommended. For example, Psychology would require grade 6 or above in English, Mathematics and Science. In some subjects, we would recommend continuing to study them only if a grade 7 or higher is achieved at GCSE. More advice will be given about this following results. Students wishing to take Music A Level also need to have Associated Board Grade 4 or above in an instrument or singing.
Paper 1: students engage with an un-adapted, unseen Latin passage with the support of a dictionary, demonstrating their understanding through a variety of tasks including comprehension and translation. HL students answer additional questions on a second, shorter unseen text. SL – 30 marks: 1 hour 30 minute paper – 35% HL – 40 marks: 2 hour paper – 30% Paper 2: In addition to reading two companion texts from a variety of authors, including Pliny the Younger, Tibullus and Catullus, SL students study one core text and HL students study two core texts: one verse and one prose. The core text authors are Vergil, Ovid, Livy and Cicero. The paper is assessed by answering short questions on a core text involving critical analysis of each author’s style, choice of vocabulary and figures of speech and writing an extended response to a prompt. SL – 32 marks: 1 hour 30 minute paper – 35% HL – 32 marks: 2 hour paper – 30% Internal Assessment: students create a Research Dossier, which is an annotated collection of 7-9 primary source materials. This may include quotations from classical authors and/ or visual material such as pictures, diagrams, and photographs. Students make a prediction about the outcome of their own research question and assess the validity of their findings in a conclusion. Students may select any topic of particular interest ranging from the language, literature, history, religion, mythology, archaeology, art and architecture. SL – 28 marks: coursework – 30% HL – 28 marks: coursework – 20% Composition: a piece of original Latin prose writing, of no more than 120 words, aiming to be accurate and varied in form. Students include an additional rationale to analyse their work and the influence of their sources and evaluate choices made in the drafting process. (HL only – 25 marks – coursework – 20%)