Latin 4 upper: module 3
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- Start Date: 01 Oct 2025End Date: 03 Dec 2025Wed (Evening): 18:00 - 19:30OnlineFull fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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What is the course about?
The course is designed to consolidate and deepen your knowledge of Latin grammar, preparing you to read and discuss unadapted texts.
What will we cover?
We will use Reading Latin, by Peter Jones and Keith Sidwell (2 volumes) and then move on to other texts suggested by the tutor. starting at around 5D. Grammar will be accompanied by the reading of texts by Latin authors.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- demonstrate a solid knowledge of complex grammar
- read and translate Latin texts with fluency and confidence
- appreciate the themes, language and style of the texts read.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
The course is suitable for those who have studied Latin for approximately 4 years or have an equivalent knowledge (AS Level). As this course is taught in English, please read the outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support with your English skills to help you take part fully in this class.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The course consists of translation, grammar instructions and grammar exercises with a high level of student interaction (individual, pair and group work). Students are expected to do the homework regularly and participate in oral classroom activities. Homework will require approx. 2-3 hours per week.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
The textbook is “Reading Latin” by Peter Jones & Keith Sidwell, 2nd edition, Cambridge University Press, 2 volumes:
- Grammar and Exercises (ISBN 9781107632264)
- Text and Vocabulary’ (ISBN 9781107618701).
An e-book version can also be purchased.
We will also use John Taylor: ‘Latin Beyond GCSE’, Second Edition, Bloomsbury (ISBN 978-1-4742-9983-1).
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Latin 4 upper: module 1.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.