Latin developed from a local dialect of central Italy to become the official language of ancient Rome, transmitting Roman law, government, literature and social and cultural knowledge and values throughout much of Europe, North Africa...
Overview material | Latin
The study of Latin allows students to enter and explore ancient worlds that have shaped contemporary life and societies. Authentic engagement with seminal works of great literature and antiquities gives direct access to ancient ways of living in and viewing the world, and an appreciation...
Overview material | Latin
By the end of Level 8, students use their knowledge of vocabulary, grammar and textual cues to identify and interpret information in Latin texts, such as narratives, about the daily life and attitudes of the Romans. They interpret grammatical structures such as inflected forms; identify linguistic...
Level description | Languages | Latin | Levels 7 and 8
VCLAE003 | Languages | Latin | Levels 7 and 8 | Engaging with texts | Responding to texts
VCLAE002 | Languages | Latin | Levels 7 and 8 | Engaging with texts | Accessing the Roman world through Latin texts
VCLAU027 | Languages | Latin | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | The powerful influence of language and culture
VCLAU014 | Languages | Latin | Levels 7 and 8 | Understanding | Reflecting
VCLAU028 | Languages | Latin | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Role of language and culture
VCLAU012 | Languages | Latin | Levels 7 and 8 | Understanding | The powerful influence of language and culture
VCLAU013 | Languages | Latin | Levels 7 and 8 | Understanding | Role of language and culture
VCLAU009 | Languages | Latin | Levels 7 and 8 | Understanding | Systems of language