GCSE Latin

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Component 2 - for examination in 2027-2029

Theme A: Heroes and Villains - a selection of Latin texts and sources on Romans good and bad / Theme B: Come Dine with me! - a selection of Latin texts and sources on food and dining in the Roman world.

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Component 3A - for examination in 2026/27

Authors to be examined in 2026-2027 are Livy (Hannibal Crosses the Alps, in Latin and English) and Virgil (Hercules and Cacus, in Latin and English).

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Component 3B - for examination in 2027-2029

Topics for examination in summer 2027, 2028 and 2029, will be:  

Topic 7: Slavery in the Roman World  

Topic 8: Roman Festivals and Worship  

The sub-headings for these topics can be found in Appendix C of the specification.

Teaching: Sept 2016
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Latin Resource Guide - This booklet provides an overview of the support, guidance and resources available to those teaching the WJEC GCSE Latin specification across our suite of websites.

Our GCSE (9-1) Latin specification provides learners with a foundation in linguistic and cultural competence, enabling them to gain knowledge and understanding of the Roman world through reading and responding to its language and literature.

This qualification has been designated by Qualifications Wales for teaching in Wales.

 

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