Advanced Higher Latin

Module 6.1.1 – Interpretation 1
Module 6.1.2 – Interpretation 2
Module 6.1.3 – Interpretation 3

A prescribed selection of prose or verse texts, studied partly in English and partly Latin, on the theme either of ‘Cicero and Letter-writing’ or ‘Ovid and Love-poetry’. Which is taken will be decided by discussion with the course teacher.

Module 6.2.1 – Translation 1
Module 6.2.2 – Translation 2
Module 6.2.3 – Translation 3

Regular weekly exercises in translating both prose and verse Passages from standard authors, typically Livy and Cicero

Module 6.3 – Investigation

A 3,000-4,000-word dissertation on a research topic of the student’s own choice relating to Roman history, society, literature or culture, the precise field and title to be agreed in discussion with the course teacher, who will also give bibliographic and other advice as the work progresses throughout the year.