Language work consists of reading prose and verse extracts from a variety of authors and practising translation techniques. There is some new grammatical input, but most Latin grammar has been covered at GCSE. We practise some English to Latin translation to provide support for the development of linguistic understanding, but this is not tested in the A Level exam (unless you choose to do the Composition option). There are no vocabulary lists prescribed by OCR, but there will be weekly vocabulary tests based on the AS list and a vocabulary list from a previous specification which will sufficiently prepare you for the A Level. Both lists contain approximately 900 words each. You will study at least one prose set text (or alternatively two shorter texts) and also one verse set text (or alternatively two shorter texts), of about 450 lines each, in detail. You will study the context, translation and literary features of these texts. There is no coursework. Examination – FOUR papers are sat in May / June. 01: Unseen Translation (33%) This tests unseen translation of Latin prose and poetry. This paper includes one unseen prose translation and one unseen verse translation, including two lines of scansion. 02: Prose Composition or Comprehension (17%) This tests your knowledge of prose translation and comprehension, and also tests your knowledge of Latin grammar by means of specific grammatical questions. (The alternative to this is an English-to-Latin Prose Composition option for those who wish to take it.) 03: Prose Literature (25%) This tests your knowledge of the prose set text(s) through questions and essay. Authors to be studied include Cicero and Tacitus. 04: Verse Literature (25%) This tests your knowledge of the verse set text(s) through questions and essay. Authors to be studied include Virgil and Ovid. PERSONAL QUALITIES The study of Latin is fascinating and intellectually demanding. Strong self-motivation is essential so that you can independently keep up your knowledge of Latin grammar. You must be prepared for weekly tests on vocabulary, and some other less regular tests on the set texts. Homework also includes an unseen translation to be completed approximately every week.
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| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Church Road, Wavertree, Liverpool, L15 9EE |
Language work consists of reading prose and verse extracts from a variety of authors and practising translation techniques. There is some new grammatical input, but most Latin grammar has been covered at GCSE. We practise some English to Latin translation to provide support for the development of linguistic understanding, but this is not tested in the A Level exam (unless you choose to do the Composition option). There are no vocabulary lists prescribed by OCR, but there will be weekly vocabulary tests based on the AS list and a vocabulary list from a previous specification which will sufficiently prepare you for the A Level. Both lists contain approximately 900 words each. You will study at least one prose set text (or alternatively two shorter texts) and also one verse set text (or alternatively two shorter texts), of about 450 lines each, in detail. You will study the context, translation and literary features of these texts. There is no coursework. Examination – FOUR papers are sat in May / June. 01: Unseen Translation (33%) This tests unseen translation of Latin prose and poetry. This paper includes one unseen prose translation and one unseen verse translation, including two lines of scansion. 02: Prose Composition or Comprehension (17%) This tests your knowledge of prose translation and comprehension, and also tests your knowledge of Latin grammar by means of specific grammatical questions. (The alternative to this is an English-to-Latin Prose Composition option for those who wish to take it.) 03: Prose Literature (25%) This tests your knowledge of the prose set text(s) through questions and essay. Authors to be studied include Cicero and Tacitus. 04: Verse Literature (25%) This tests your knowledge of the verse set text(s) through questions and essay. Authors to be studied include Virgil and Ovid. PERSONAL QUALITIES The study of Latin is fascinating and intellectually demanding. Strong self-motivation is essential so that you can independently keep up your knowledge of Latin grammar. You must be prepared for weekly tests on vocabulary, and some other less regular tests on the set texts. Homework also includes an unseen translation to be completed approximately every week.