A Level Latin
Languages, Literature and Culture
What will you be working towards?
| Alternative Title | Latin A Level |
| Code | LA |
| Qualification Type | GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent |
| Qualification Level | Level 3 |
| Course type | Full Time |
Overview
The key to rich and influential literature and a range of modern languages.
Historical context and Roman ideas and values are studied as part of the background to literature and language.
You will learn to think logically and analytically about language and literature, and you will develop a critical approach to ideas of Roman society and compare them with those current today.
There are opportunities for developing research and presentation skills, as well as trips to conferences, plays and, in some years, to Rome. The work is challenging but rewarding. Some students have gone on to study Classics at universities, including Oxford and Cambridge, others have chosen to study Medicine, Law or modern languages.
Latin A level is now offered by few state schools and colleges; it is a relatively rare qualification valued by universities and employers alike
''Latin has been my favourite subject at Hills as the content is fascinating and beautiful, both literature and language, and the teachers are extremely supportive.” AUDREY, Latin student.
Details
How will it be delivered?
Language component: Translation from Latin into English, one prose and one verse text. You will be required to scan two lines of Latin verse. Comprehension questions on a Latin text.
Literature component: A passage from the prose set texts and a passage from the verse set texts. You will have to translate a passage of the set text into English, answer comprehension questions, and answer two questions which focus on the analysis of literary techniques, characterisation, argument and literary meaning. You will also be required to write an extended response, which draws upon material from the set text.
Entry requirements
GCSE grade 6 in Latin (short course GCSE acceptable).
Minimum Entry Admissions Score applies