Learners must complete Component 01 and then any two from Components 02, 03, 04, 05 and 06 to be awarded OCR’s GCSE Latin.
Course Overview
Component 01: Latin Language
Worth 50% of the qualification and assessed with a 1 hour 30 minute exam.
Components 02-05: Prose and Verse Literature
Worth 25% of the qualification for each option and assessed with a 1 hour exam.
Learners study Latin set texts and answer questions in English on aspects of
content and analyse, evaluate and respond to the ancient
literature they have studied.
Where literature texts have been selected from the Cambridge Latin Anthology, links to supporting materials can found via the main menu above or here: Prose and Verse Literature
Components 06: Literature and Culture
Worth 25% of the qualification for and assessed with a 1 hour exam.
Learners study two topics on Roman Civilisation and Culture using the sources in the Prescribed Sources Booklet and answer questions in English on aspects of content, culture, social practices and values.
Free teaching and learning resources
Click the links above or in the main menu for resources to support some of the OCR components.
We’re making these resources freely available, so that all schools and students have the greatest chance of success in these qualifications.
More details
For full details of the OCR GCSE, please see the OCR Website.