Students read in the original language some of the most influential works of poetry and prose in Western Literature and gain a deep insight into the way language works through the medium of interesting and thought-provoking texts. As well as being worthwhile languages in themselves, Latin and Greek are a fantastic resource for developing advanced thinking skills which are valued highly by employers. Classical subjects do not commit you to one degree or another. They lead precisely to the same job as any non-vocational subject. All of the above combine well with all arts subjects, and many students who study science enjoy them as a contrast. The content of both the Latin and Greek courses builds very much on the skills you have been acquiring at GCSE. Over the two-year course, you will make a step-by-step progression in your ability to translate unseen material and write sophisticated criticism of Latin and Greek literature. Students find the prose composition a very satisfying exercise. Learning to translate a passage of English into Latin or Greek helps consolidate fully your knowledge of syntax and grammar. The specification provides an interesting and stimulating range of set texts. Just as at GCSE, the literature papers require you to show your knowledge and appreciation of the set texts with questions which test both translation and appreciation of literary style, characterisation, argument and literary meaning. There is also an essay (in English) on one of the verses and one of the prose texts.
At least eight GCSEs or IGCSEs graded at 7 or above for entry to our sixth form in the subjects that you are taught at school. For students currently at CLSG, each subject has a standard entry requirement of Grade 7 at GCSE or IGCSE in that subject or a related subject as specified under each subject’s entry in this booklet. You need to have studied Latin or Classical Greek to GCSE level, with a minimum grade of 7, to commence the relevant language.
A level Latin comprises four papers: • Unprepared translation of both prose and verse (33%). The prose unseen author will be Livy and the verse unseen author will be Ovid. We build up confidence in unseen translation work gradually over the two years but introduce verse passages early in year 12. • Prose composition or comprehension (17%). We normally prepare for the prose composition, which is a translation of an English passage into idiomatic Latin. We build up knowledge of syntax and grammar over the first term before moving on to extended passages. • Prose Literature (25%). The texts will be a selection from Cicero’s Pro Cluentio and Livy’s History Book 1. • Verse Literature (25%). The texts will be a selection from Catullus’ poems and Virgil’s Aeneid book 12.
About School
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | City of London |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender of School | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £23,778 |
| Address | St Giles' Terrace, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8BB |
Students read in the original language some of the most influential works of poetry and prose in Western Literature and gain a deep insight into the way language works through the medium of interesting and thought-provoking texts. As well as being worthwhile languages in themselves, Latin and Greek are a fantastic resource for developing advanced thinking skills which are valued highly by employers. Classical subjects do not commit you to one degree or another. They lead precisely to the same job as any non-vocational subject. All of the above combine well with all arts subjects, and many students who study science enjoy them as a contrast. The content of both the Latin and Greek courses builds very much on the skills you have been acquiring at GCSE. Over the two-year course, you will make a step-by-step progression in your ability to translate unseen material and write sophisticated criticism of Latin and Greek literature. Students find the prose composition a very satisfying exercise. Learning to translate a passage of English into Latin or Greek helps consolidate fully your knowledge of syntax and grammar. The specification provides an interesting and stimulating range of set texts. Just as at GCSE, the literature papers require you to show your knowledge and appreciation of the set texts with questions which test both translation and appreciation of literary style, characterisation, argument and literary meaning. There is also an essay (in English) on one of the verses and one of the prose texts.
At least eight GCSEs or IGCSEs graded at 7 or above for entry to our sixth form in the subjects that you are taught at school. For students currently at CLSG, each subject has a standard entry requirement of Grade 7 at GCSE or IGCSE in that subject or a related subject as specified under each subject’s entry in this booklet. You need to have studied Latin or Classical Greek to GCSE level, with a minimum grade of 7, to commence the relevant language.
A level Latin comprises four papers: • Unprepared translation of both prose and verse (33%). The prose unseen author will be Livy and the verse unseen author will be Ovid. We build up confidence in unseen translation work gradually over the two years but introduce verse passages early in year 12. • Prose composition or comprehension (17%). We normally prepare for the prose composition, which is a translation of an English passage into idiomatic Latin. We build up knowledge of syntax and grammar over the first term before moving on to extended passages. • Prose Literature (25%). The texts will be a selection from Cicero’s Pro Cluentio and Livy’s History Book 1. • Verse Literature (25%). The texts will be a selection from Catullus’ poems and Virgil’s Aeneid book 12.
