Curriculum for Excellence

Classical Languages

In 2004 the Curriculum Review Group made a commitment to update, simplify and prioritise the curriculum. These draft experiences and outcomes in classical languages are the fulfilment of that promise.


Download the introduction to the draft experiences and outcomes


Cover paper for draft experiences and outcomes in classical languages

This paper explains some of the thinking behind the draft experiences and outcomes for classical languages. It is intended to support discussion in schools, centres and local authorities. It provides questions to support professional reflection and engagement. The draft experiences and outcomes in classical languages and those in classical studies straddle both the languages and social studies frameworks. Individually and together they provide opportunities for the development of interesting and relevant coursework.

Download: Cover paper for draft experiences and outcomes in classical languages

The experiences and outcomes in classical languages offer lifelong learning opportunities for students of all ages as learning about the culture around us today, or the social and political dimensions of contemporary society, is enhanced by an awareness of the contributions made by Roman or classical Greek civilisations.

Download: Full draft experiences and outcomes for Classical Languages

 

 

 

Experiences and outcomes

Development lines

Translating texts

Interpreting texts

Knowledge about language

Culture and heritage

Curriculum levels

Third

Fourth

Questionnaires

The deadline for submitting the questionnaire relating to the draft experiences and outcomes for classical languages has now passed.

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