LATIN & the year 8 Curriculum

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LAMPADA VITAE TRADIMUS It’s part of the “lamp/light” of an SHS education; an aspect of a traditional Grammar school which we are proud to continue.

WHY

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1. To develop an understanding of the English language and its roots.

2. To support foreign language learning 3. To gain an understanding of the Roman legacy 4. To support literature and literacy 5. To encourage an interest in the Ancient and

Classical worlds

COURSE AIMS

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a.m. p.m. etc. i.e. memoranda agenda A.D. E.g. P.s.

Contrary to popular belief… We still use Latin- everyday

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LATIN is the original ESPERANTO – the original international language of Europe.

- Studying Latin supports learning:

FRENCH and SPANISH as they are ROMANCE languages

GERMAN because of similar features in GRAMMAR and syntax

ENGLISH because 60% of English words are derived from Latin – even more when considering science specific vocabulary

LINGUISTIC MERITS

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LATIN PRODUCTIVITY The power of language

Latin and Greek are not DEAD,

they are IMMORTAL!!

With all that in mind…

THE ROMAN LEGACY- what have the Romans ever done for us?

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The ROMAN LEGACY

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Even our local cultural heritage has been influenced by Latin Lincolnshire – short for Lindum Colonia Lindum the Romans formed from “llyn” Coln from colonia – a settlement of Roman veterans The word “sausage” comes from “salsus” meaning “salted”

Literature and Film still centre around myths and legends from the Ancient worlds

∗ This recent film is based on

“Pandora’s box” – from Greek mythology

LITERATURE & LITERACY

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The well-known author of the Roman Mysteries, Caroline Lawrence visited again next March to share great story writing tips and techniques and the inspiration she drew upon from her Classics studies.

LITERATURE & LITERACY

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∗Rome had issues with multi-culturalism and immigration

∗Rome had a BREXIT problem ∗Rome was ruled by megalomaniac leaders..

Relevance to today…

There are 2 classes who continue with Latin in year 9. There is the opportunity to study Latin to GCSE and A-

Level. There is also A-Level Classical Civilisation which

explores the culture of Greece and Rome through literature in translation. (not in Latin) Both Latin and Classical Civilisation are considered

well-respected courses by colleges and universities because of the skills they develop.

Beyond year 8

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Trips to Pompeii & Rome and Athens & Olympia Latin reading competition Theatre trips Ancient Drama day at Warwick

University

Extra-curricular opportunities

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P.S. (post scriptum) It’s great at helping with quizzes and puzzles!

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