| Title/Name |
Course Title/Exam
Board, Syllabus details |
Classical Civilisation
Examination Board: OCR
AS Code: H041 A2 Code H441 |
| What will I learn? |
What will I gain from doing this
course
Aims/Objectives
What will I do |
The specifications are
designed to encourage candidates to:
- acquire, through studying literature
in translation and material evidence, knowledge
and understanding of selected aspects of Classical Greek
and/or Roman Civilisation for Advanced Subsidiary GCE and
of both Classical Greek and Roman Civilisation for Advanced
GCE;
- develop awareness of the similarities
and differences between the Classical world and later times,
and thus to gain a sensitivity to past societies whose spiritual,
cultural and moral values and priorities contrast with those
of the modern western world;
- progress to Higher Education courses
in Classical Civilisation, or directly into employment.
|
| What are the entry requirements |
What is the minimum skills or qualification
level the learner needs to start this course |
No prior knowledge of the subject
or knowledge of Latin or Greek is required
Classical Civilisation is a well-regarded subject which combines
well with other subjects like History, English, Archaeology,
RE and Art. |
| How will I be assessed |
Method of Assessment (exam, coursework
etc.) Course Content
Style of Teaching and Learning
|
AS
Two of the following:
- Archaeology and the Classical World
- Homer’s Odyssey and Society
- Roman Society and Thought
- Greek Tragedy in its Context
- Greek Historians
- City Life in Roman Italy
A2
Two of the following:
- Roman Britain
- Art and Architecture in the Greek
World
- Comic Drama in the Ancient World
- The Epic and the Age of Augustus
There may also be the option of combining
Classical Civilisation/Latin/Greek modules into one AS (OCR
H038) or A2 (OCR H438) course. |
| What are the costs |
What equipment will I need (if appropriate)
Any other costs |
n/a |
| Is there anything else I need to know |
Where will I study What
support will I receive
Where can I get further information
|
Stratford-upon-Avon Grammar School
for Girls |
| Future Opportunities |
Progression to further education, study
or work |
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