AS Modules ~ L2: Latin Literature
Syllabus for examination in June 2015 to June 2017
 

Module Content

This course is designed to develop students' understanding of Latin literature, both prose and verse. We will be following the OCR AS syllabus. The assignments will be geared towards preparing students for the exam, but if you do not want or need to sit the examination, you can follow the course just for fun and fulfilment, ignoring the information and advice which is not relevant to you. 
Students on the course will be given guidance on ways to explore these texts in Latin: they will be encouraged to develop understanding of the meaning, the literary techniques, and the literary, social and historical context of the works. They will be invited to express critical and personal responses. 
 

Books

1. Ovid: Metamorphoses III: An Extract: 511–733 Introduction, commentary and notes by John Godwin ISBN: 9781472508508 
2. Cicero: De Imperio: An Extract: 27–45 Commentary notes and vocabulary by Katharine Radice, Introduction by Catherine Steel ISBN: 9781472511171
3. Advised purchase: Electronic Pocket Oxford Latin Dictionary, available on CD from CSCP, ISBN 978-0-954-2794-1-7 or as a download. 
 

The Examination

Paper L2: Latin Verse and Prose Literature (100 marks) (Entry code F362)

This paper lasts 1 hour 30 minutes and has two sections:

• Section A Prose Literature: (50 marks) Candidates are required to answer one question. Each question contains a Latin passage or passages with sub-questions including a short essay. Candidates answer all the sub-questions set on the prose author they have studied.
• Section B Verse Literature: (50 marks) Candidates are required to answer one question. Each question contains a Latin passage or passages with sub-questions including a short essay. Candidates answer all the sub-questions set on the verse author they have studied.

Further Information

If you would like further details of the content of this module, please visit the OCR website at www.ocr.org.uk, email the Independent Learning Manager or telephone us on 01223 330579.