a level humanities

Latin

Examination board: OCR

Set texts 2027-28

 In the Pro Roscio, Cicero defends accused of murdering his father against the violent backdrop of the dictator Sulla with his bloodthirsty proscriptions. This was Cicero’s first public case and it made his name. 

 Aeneid Book IV recounts the tragedy of Dido, Queen of Carthage, and her fatal love for Aeneas, the Trojan hero. A love inspired by but also condemned by the gods. Aeneas must leave her in order to found future Rome. This is not going to end well…. 

 

Unit 1: Unseen Translation

Unit 2: Prose Comprehension

Unit 3: Prose Literature: Pro Roscio (2027-28) 

 Unit 4: Verse literature: Aeneid IV (2027-28) 

 

Examination board: OCR

The Opening of 'The Law Theatre' by Jude Law

The Law Theatre is located in the college’s second campus on Parkhill Road, Belsize Park, which opened in September. It provides lecture rooms and classrooms as well as spaces for the performing arts, fine art, science, music and music tech and a flexible outdoor space.

The college’s 120-seat auditorium was opened by Jude Law on Saturday 15th November at a special gala performance of ‘The Watsons’, a play by Laura Wade, with musical performances by College bands and the choir.

“Jude has been a strong supporter of the college since his two sons, Raff and Rudy, attended the college for A-level. He has always been incredibly generous with his time, providing inspiration to our performing arts students and giving enrichment talks to young people interested in following his footsteps onto the stage and in film.”

Read more about the event and see all the pictures here.