The Charter School North Dulwich

Curriculum SubjectsLatin

Our Latin provision aims to ignite a passion for language, history, and culture. By delving into the roots of one of the world's most influential languages, students will develop analytical skills, linguistic precision, and an appreciation for classical civilization. Our curriculum emphasizes the relevance of Latin in modern contexts, fostering critical thinking and literacy. Students will explore classical texts, decode inscriptions, and unravel the intricacies of Roman life, enriching their linguistic proficiency but also exploring insights into law, medicine, and literature. With an emphasis on academic rigor and cultural enrichment, our Latin program prepares students for a dynamic future.

All students in Years 8 and 9 have 3 Latin lesson a fortnight.

All students in Years 10 and 11 have 4 Latin lesson a fortnight.

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Latin Learning in KS3 combines learning about different aspects of Ancient Roman life, associated vocabulary, structures of words and sentence translation.

From the beginning of the curriculum, students learn to value the precision of this language as well as the structure of language in general.

KS3 Curriculum Map

The GCSE curriculum continues the blend of language and civilisation studied at KS3, whilst also giving students the opportunity to study Roman literature in the original Latin.

Latin at KS4 follows the EDUQAS syllabus. The curriculum spans across 3 components, as follows:

Component 1: Latin Language [50% of final grade]

This part of the curriculum teaches students to translate from Latin into English, comprehend Latin texts and answer questions on Latin syntax.

Component 2: Latin Literature and Sources (Themes) [30%]

Students study a prescribed selection of Latin literature, both prose and verse, on a theme, together with prescribed ancient source materials. Set texts and sources currently cover the following theme: Love and Marriage.

‍Component 3A: Latin Literature (Narratives) [20%]

Students study a prescription of Latin literature which forms a narrative, accompanied by adjacent passages in English. Our students study Ovid, Metamorphoses (currently: The Adventures of Perseus).

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KS4 Curriculum Map

KS5 Curriculum Map

KS5 BTEC Curriculum Map

Latin Learning in KS3 combines learning about different aspects of Ancient Roman life, associated vocabulary, structures of words and sentence translation.

From the beginning of the curriculum, students learn to value the precision of this language as well as the structure of language in general.

KS3 Curriculum Map

The GCSE curriculum continues the blend of language and civilisation studied at KS3, whilst also giving students the opportunity to study Roman literature in the original Latin.

Latin at KS4 follows the EDUQAS syllabus. The curriculum spans across 3 components, as follows:

Component 1: Latin Language [50% of final grade]

This part of the curriculum teaches students to translate from Latin into English, comprehend Latin texts and answer questions on Latin syntax.

Component 2: Latin Literature and Sources (Themes) [30%]

‍Component 3A: Latin Literature (Narratives) [20%]

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