A-LEVEL CLASSICAL CIVILISATION

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    12 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

The ancient societies of Greece and Rome have fascinated subsequent ages for thousands of years. This course will explore the ancient world and show you how it has shaped and contributed to the world of today.

It’s rare to find this subject on the standard school syllabus and this course is a fantastic way to fulfil a passion, or build a grounding for exploring classics, history or archaeology at university level. You will study classical sources learning to understand the world from primary texts first hand.
This A Level in Classical Civilisation explores the Homeric odyssey as well as the Greek tragedy; you will also get the opportunity to study art and architecture as well as Virgil. This A Level is an excellent companion A Level to subjects like Art, Drama, Theatre Studies, English literature, Government and Politics, History of Art and Philosophy.

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About this course

The development of critical and evaluative skills useful to higher education.
Creating a meaningful foundation for the study of classical culture beyond A Level.
Deepened enjoyment of the study with a good deal of choice.
Understanding classical civilisations in a wider context and it’s interaction with other subjects.

Upon successful completion of the exams (as administered by OCR), you will have achieved an internationally recognised OCR A Level Classical Civilisation qualification.

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Subjects

  • Greek
  • Translation
  • Politics
  • Theatre
  • Art
  • Theatre Studies
  • Theatre Directing
  • Theatre Set Design
  • Theatre Management
  • Artisans

Course programme

Course Outline

This course is divided into the following units:

The World of the Hero

This is a compulsory component consisting of an in-depth study of:

  • one of Homer’s Iliad or Odyssey
  • and Virgil’s Aeneid

This component is solely focused on the study of literature in translation.

Culture and the Arts

Learners must study one component in this component group, chosen from:

  • Greek Theatre (H408/21)
  • Imperial Image (H408/22)
  • Invention of the Barbarian (H408/23)
  • Greek Art (H408/24)

Components in this group involve the study of visual and material culture. In all except
Greek Art this is combined with the study of literature in translation.

Beliefs and Ideas

Learners must study one component in this component group, chosen from:

  • Greek Religion (H408/31)
  • Love and Relationships (H408/32)
  • Politics of the Late Republic (H408/33)
  • Democracy and the Athenians (H408/34)

Components in this group involve of an area of classical thought, in combination with either the study of literature in translation or visual/material culture.

Oxford History to the Classical World

J. Boardman, J. Griffin, & O. Murray, Oxford University Press

ISBN: 978-0198721123

The Art of Odyssey

H W Clarke, Bristol Classical Paperbacks

ISBN: 978-1853990626

Assessment

The OCR A Level Classical Civilisation qualification is gained once all 4 exam papers are successfully completed. The first two exams make up the AS Level, the second two comprise the A2 Level and together they form the A Level. These exams are administered by the OCR and assessment centre details will be included with your course, as well as practice papers so that you are more than prepared for your assessments.

In addition, there will be a number of tutor marked assessments (TMAs) to ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the course materials, with the tutor sending comments to guide you through any areas of potential difficulty, as well as a range of self-assessments that are indicators that you understand the materials as you work through them. These are for your own information, and do not need to be shown to your course tutor.

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