Classical Civilisation
A Level
In Brighton
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Type
A Level
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Location
Brighton
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Duration
2 Years
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Classical Civilisation offers a single perspective on an entire culture: we study literature, history, society and philosophy together, rather than as separate subjects. Myths and legends, which were so important in classical culture, are a central part of the course. The classical world continues to have such an important influence on the modern world, which is perhaps why, though very different to life today, the world of the Greeks and Romans still feels oddly familiar.
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About this course
Understand and contextualise complex source material; develop analytical and evaluative skills; become better able to express yourself with purpose, clarity and confidence.
Many students progress to degree courses in Classics / Classical Civilisation, but the subject is also excellent preparation for degrees in Literature, History, Politics, Philosophy and even Drama/Theatre Studies. A rounded education in such a foundational subject is widely recognised as immensely useful for a huge variety of career paths.
IB Diploma or 4 A levels
A mixture of at least 7 GCSEs at Grades 9 - 6 including English, Maths and Science.
3 A Levels
A mixture of at least 6 GCSEs at Grades 9 - 4 including English.
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Subjects
- Poem
- Classics
- Classical
- Classical Dance
- Classical Music
- Civilisation
- Literature
- History
- Politics
- Philosophy
- Drama
- Theatre Studies
Course programme
- World of the Hero: we read Homer’s epic poem The Iliad. We consider issues of love and revenge, honour and shame, heroism and suffering during the epic siege of Troy. As Achilles and the other humans count the cost, the immortal gods look down carefree from Mount Olympus.
- Culture and the arts: we explore Greek theatre by reading two tragedies and a slapstick comedy. The playwrights use myths to explore important issues concerning relationships between men and women, the family and society, the ruler and his people, and human beings and the gods. This unit also involves the study of visual / material culture.
- World of the Hero, continued: we read Virgil’s epic poem The Aeneid. We consider what it was to be a hero in the Roman world – including the moral values implicit in the text, such as duty to gods, state and family; importance of fate and destiny.
- Beliefs and ideas: this unit provides the opportunity to consider the big issues that were important in the ancient world and still are today. From notions about love to those about politics, learners will examine interesting and thought provoking concepts that will develop their ability to evaluate and analyse ideas as well as sources.
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Classical Civilisation