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Overview

This specification provides the opportunity for an holistic study of Classical Sources in their contexts. It is flexible, creative, fair and accessible. It reflects the reality of Classics in the Classroom and Classics teaching today.

Benefits to you and your learners of teaching this qualification

• Developed based on revised QCA subject criteria specified following consultation with key stakeholders in the Classics teaching community.
• For the first time all Classics subjects will share the same aims and assessment objectives. OCR has responded to this major advance by developing an integrated suite of Classics specifications. OCR's Classics suite offers three named pathways (Latin, Classical Greek and Classical Civilisation) and in addition a new subject title, Classics: Unendorsed.
• Reduced assessment burden on students as the number of units has been reduced from 6 units to 4 units (2 at AS, 2 at A2).
• Simple straightforward assessment, with no coursework.
• The Latin pathwayoffers the opportunity to study both language and literature. Candidates study both verse and prose literature in the original language; they have the opportunity to translate into and out of English.
• Excellent preparation for students wishing to progress to further study. Designed to allow Classics to develop strongly in schools during the coming decade. This specification will meet the requirements of QCA, and of schools and colleges anxious to retain or promote Classics as a discipline of study central to the Arts and Humanities curriculum.

What units are available?

• AS - Latin Language
• AS - Latin Verse and Prose Literature
• A2 - Latin Verse
• A2 - Latin Prose

More detailed information about units can be found on the Units page.

How will this qualification be assessed?

All units are assessed through a timetabled written examination.

First examination dates

Examinations series are available every June.

AS

• First examination available from June 2009

A2

• First examination available from June 2010

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