Units

We've summarised the course details and the assessment objectives for GCSE Latin.

Unit title and description	Assessment incl. duration	Weighting
Unit A401: Latin Language 1 Latin passages based on mythology and Roman domestic life.	Computer-based test or written examination 1 hour	25% full course 50% short course
Unit A402: Latin Language 2 Latin passages based on historical stories	Written examination 1 hour	25% full course
Unit A403: Latin Prose Literature Prescribed prose texts.	Written examination 1 hour	25% full course 50% short course
Unit A404: Latin Verse Literature Prescribed verse texts.	Written examination 1 hour	25% full course 50% short course
Unit A405: Sources for Latin Source-based study of Roman civilisation.	Written examination 1 hour	25% full course 50% short course

Short Courses

We also offer a Short Course in GCSE Latin, equivalent to half a GCSE. This offers several advantages:

• There are only two units to complete
• Learners who are interested in a particular subject, but don't have time to study a full course, have more learning options
• Learners can study a wider range of subjects
• Timetabling for shorter courses can be easier for your centre
• More able students can complement their studies by taking additional short courses
• Short courses can be spread over one or two years
• Learners must take unit A401 and one further unit chosen from A403, A404 or A405
• Unit A402 is not available for Short course.

For the full course, candidates must take the language units (A401 and A402) and two units chosen from units A403, A404 and A405.

Assessment objectives

Candidates are expected to demonstrate the following in the context of the content described:

AO1

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of language.

AO2

Demonstrate an understanding and an appreciation of literature and/or other sources related to society and values of the classical world through analysis, evaluation and response.

For the full course, candidates must take the language units (A401 and A402) and two units chosen from units A403, A404 and A405.