Latin A Level Linear

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Studying Latin involves.........studying Latin. Students will build on their knowledge of the language gained at GCSE to cover a wider range of vocabulary and more complex sentence structure. Further, they will study a more extensive range of verse and prose set texts where, in addition to working out what the Latin means (and more importantly how it comes to mean it), students will study the literary merits of the texts and the context in which they came to be written. The two qualifications comprise the following exams: AS Level Latin AS Latin comprises two papers: Language: This paper is divided into two sections - first, translation of a passage of unseen Latin prose into English; and second a series of comprehension questions based on a passage of unseen Latin prose.Literature: Students are examined on their detailed study of two set texts, one verse and one prose. Questions will include comprehension questions, translation, analysis of the literary merits and a short essay based on the text as a whole. Although still to be confirmed, these texts are likely to be selection of the erotic poems of Ovid, Propertius and Tibullus and an extract from Cicero's defence of the notorious gang leader, Milo.A Level Latin A Level Latin comprises four papers: Unseen Translation: Two passages to translate - one of prose, one of verse; plus a couple of lines of scansion for those who know what this is.Prose Comprehension: Students will tackle a short translation and answer comprehension and grammar questions based on a passage of unseen Latin prose.Prose Literature: This paper comprises three sections. Sections A and B are based on a short passage taken from the set text and comprise comprehension questions, translation and an analysis question on two prose texts - although still to be confirmed, these are likely to be extracts from Cicero's defence of Milo and from Tacitus' Annals chronicling the first few years of the reign of Tiberius. Sectin C compr

Course information

Name: Latin A Level Linear Qualification title: GCE A Level in Latin Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Latin is not the easiest subject a student can choose in that there aren't too many convenient short cuts. It does require a good power of recall and loads of discipline as grammar and vocabulary are committed to memory. There will be regular exercises to test this - think Hermione Granger! Further, students will practice the type of questions they will face in each of the units; where appropriate, such questions will be assessed according to the guidelines laid down by A level subject examiners. Awarding Oxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations Created 20160810 15:10:17 Updated 20160810 15:10:17

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Peter Symonds College: Adult Education
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