The GCSE Latin Course is OCR Specification 1942.
The purpose of a GCSE course in Latin is:
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to acquire an understanding of some of the elements of classical civilisation, literature and language which have had a profound influence on modern societies;
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to fire imagination and to deepen and develop experience by considering a wide range of issues, such as aesthetic, ethical, linguistic, political, religious and social questions.
A GCSE course in Latin should provide a satisfying experience in itself and a sound basis for further study.
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Its aims are to encourage candidates to:
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develop a competence in the Latin language;
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develop a sensitive and analytical approach to language generally, including an awareness of the relationship between Latin and the languages of today;
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develop a reading competence focused upon a selection of Latin literature;
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read and respond to literature in Latin and to understand the cultural context within which the literature was produced;
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make an informed response, based on evidence, to material studied.
Objectives
As in OCR GCSE Latin Specification:
Candidates should be able:
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AO1 (i) to show knowledge and understanding of vocabulary, morphology, and syntax in context;
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AO1 (ii) to show an understanding of the difference between inflected and uninflected language, including word order;
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AO1 (iii) to show an understanding of the different ways in which ideas are expressed in English and in Latin;
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AO1 (iv) to show an understanding of an unprepared passage of Latin;
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AO2 (i) to show knowledge and understanding of some Latin literature, including verse, studied in the original, with reference to content and literary quality;
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AO2 (ii) to show knowledge of the customs, institutions, achievements and historical significance of the Roman civilisation in relation to the language and literature studied, including the ability to evaluate a range of evidence and to draw comparisons between the ancient world and later times.
