What is Classical Civilisation?
Are you interested in the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome? Do you like to learn about people and how they lived in different societies? Do you enjoy stories of heroism and adventure, of gods and monsters? Have you seen and enjoyed films such as Immortals, 300 or Gladiator? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then GCSE Classical Civilisation could be for you.
If you are interested in the Greeks and Romans, their stories, their culture and what they achieved, you will enjoy Classical Civilisation.
Who should do it?
GCSE Classical Civilisation is suitable for all students. Anyone who has an interest in the lives, myths and stories of the people of ancient Greece and Rome should seriously consider this option. It will probably appeal most to those who enjoy studying history and English and is great preparation for those people who may want to study for A Levels in these subjects. GCSE Classical Civilisation combines very well with all other subjects.
What do you study?
The Classical Civilisation course is made up of four units.
In Year 10:
A351 City Life in the Classical World: Rome
A354 Culture and Society in the Classical World: Virgil’s The Aenid
In Year 11:
A352 Epic and Myth: Homer’s The Odyssey
A353 Community Life in the Classical World: Pompeii
How will you be assessed?
Units A351, A352 and A353 are all assessed by written examinations in Year 11. Each examination is 1 hour long and is worth 25% of the course grade. Unit 354 is assessed by one piece of controlled conditions work worth the remaining 25% of the grade. This is a piece of written ‘coursework’ which is completed under supervision in the classroom.
Who will teach you?
The course will be taught by Mr. Boulstridge and Mr. Fellows.
Follow the links below to find out more detail about the parts of this interesting and exciting course:
Unit A351 City Life in the Classical World: Rome.
Unit A352 Epic and Myth: Homer’s The Odyssey
Unit A353 Community Life in the Classical World: Pompeii
Unit A354 Culture and Society in the Classical World: Virgil’s The Aenid
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