Summary of the new Advanced Higher in Latin
Course Outline
There are three Mandatory Units in this Advanced Higher Course —
Latin: Literary Appreciation
8 SCQF credit points
Latin: Translating
8 SCQF credit points
Latin: Project - Dissertation
8 SCQF credit points
The Course Assessment includes eight SCQF credit points and covers the added value of the Course.
Structure and coverage of Unit assessments
Latin: Literary Appreciation Unit
Outcome 1
The learner will:
1
Understand, analyse and evaluate in depth complex verse and/or prose texts in Latin and
translated into English by:
1.1 Identifying and explaining main ideas and themes
1.2 Identifying and explaining how literary techniques are used to convey meaning
1.3 Communicating an appropriate critical response
1.4 Identifying and explaining aspects of Roman culture
Evidence Requirements for the Unit
For this Unit, learners will be required to provide evidence of understanding, analysing and
evaluating in depth a range of complex verse and/or prose texts partly in Latin and partly translated
into English. Learners will be required to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a wide range
of literary techniques and aspects of Roman culture.
Latin: Translating (Advanced Higher) Unit
Outcome 1
The learner will:
1
Translate complex authentic unseen Latin verse and prose texts into English by:
1.1 Applying advanced knowledge and understanding of vocabulary, accidence and syntax
1.2 Conveying meaning, using appropriate language, style and structure
Evidence Requirements for the Unit
For this Unit, learners will be required to provide evidence of at least two translations of complex
authentic unseen Latin texts from Latin into English. The translations will be of at least one verse text
and at least one prose text. Learners will be allowed access to a word list under controlled
assessment conditions.
Latin: Project (Advanced Higher) Unit
Outcome 1
The learner will:
1
Plan, research and present the findings of a Project based on an aspect of Latin literature,
language or the Roman world by
1.1 Identifying an appropriate topic and setting out a plan for research
1.2 Translating and commenting on detailed texts in Latin
1.3 Analysing and evaluating relevant information from sources in translation and other research
1.4 Drawing conclusions and presenting findings on the topic
Evidence Requirements for the Unit
For this Unit, learners will be required to provide evidence of planning an outline of their Project,
conducting independent research, and presenting their findings, either orally or in written form
Structure and coverage of Course assessment
Component 1- Question Paper: Literary Appreciation
Component 2- Question Paper: Translating
Component 3 — Project - Dissertation
Total marks
60 marks
50 marks
60 marks
170 marks
Component 1 — Question Paper: Literary Appreciation 60 marks
 understand, analyse and evaluate a range of complex verse or prose texts in Latin and
translated into English
 apply knowledge and understanding of literary techniques
 demonstrate knowledge and understanding of aspects of Roman culture
Learners will answer on either verse or prose questions. There will be one extended response
question and a range of short-answer and restricted response questions.
Component 2 - Question Paper: Translating 50 marks
 translate one complex unseen authentic Latin prose text into English
 apply knowledge and understanding of vocabulary, accidence and syntax
 convey the meaning of the text in English using appropriate language, style and structure
Component 3 —Project – Dissertation 60 marks
This dissertation will give learners an opportunity to demonstrate the following skills, knowledge and
understanding:
 extension and application of high-order skills to plan and produce a dissertation presenting the
findings of an independent research project. This will explore an aspect of Latin language,
literature or the Roman world, chosen by the learners as appropriate to their interests
 reference skills
Points of change
 Refreshed prescribed texts
 No scaling of marks
 Translating Question Paper – now one prose text with access to a wordlist, not a dictionary