‘Knowledge is now no more a fountain sealed.’ (Alfred Lord Tennyson, The Princess). Classical Civilisation is an exciting mix of many skills and studies centred around the worlds of Ancient Greece and Rome. It mixes literature, culture and the arts as well as beliefs and ideas relating to philosophy and religion. The subject gives both great variety and great depth of study in these areas and is much desired by universities as it equips those who choose to study it so well in such a wide range of key skills and abilities. It is mistaken by many as Ancient History but shares only the time period and not the areas of focus or the content. Studying Classical Civilisation is an excellent way to gain insight into the basis for much of our modern politics, philosophy, arts and literature. It is often a great choice to accompany the study of English and/or Humanities. Bi-lingual texts will be optional with the English/Latin so that GCSE Latin students will be able to keep their language skills sharp. It should be noted that all are welcome to study not only those with previous GCSE experience in Latin or Classical Civilisation. Component 1: The world of the hero In this compulsory component, students study Virgil’s Aeneid and either Homer’s Iliad or Odyssey. Component group 2: Culture and the arts The components in this group involve study of visual and material culture, and (except for Greek art) literature in translation. Students will study: Imperial image. Component group 3: Beliefs and ideas Components in this group involve study of an area of classical thought, along with either literature in translation or visual/material culture. Students will study: Greek religion.
- Students must have a Grade 5 or above in GCSE English. - At least 5 GCSE passes at grade C or above including English and Maths, with grade B in the subjects they wish to study at Level 3
Three written exams sat at the end of Year 13. Component 1 – 40% 2hrs 20mins Component 2 – 30% 1hr 45mins Component 3 – 30% 1hr 45mins
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Wells Hall Road, Great Cornard, Sudbury, CO10 0NH |
‘Knowledge is now no more a fountain sealed.’ (Alfred Lord Tennyson, The Princess). Classical Civilisation is an exciting mix of many skills and studies centred around the worlds of Ancient Greece and Rome. It mixes literature, culture and the arts as well as beliefs and ideas relating to philosophy and religion. The subject gives both great variety and great depth of study in these areas and is much desired by universities as it equips those who choose to study it so well in such a wide range of key skills and abilities. It is mistaken by many as Ancient History but shares only the time period and not the areas of focus or the content. Studying Classical Civilisation is an excellent way to gain insight into the basis for much of our modern politics, philosophy, arts and literature. It is often a great choice to accompany the study of English and/or Humanities. Bi-lingual texts will be optional with the English/Latin so that GCSE Latin students will be able to keep their language skills sharp. It should be noted that all are welcome to study not only those with previous GCSE experience in Latin or Classical Civilisation. Component 1: The world of the hero In this compulsory component, students study Virgil’s Aeneid and either Homer’s Iliad or Odyssey. Component group 2: Culture and the arts The components in this group involve study of visual and material culture, and (except for Greek art) literature in translation. Students will study: Imperial image. Component group 3: Beliefs and ideas Components in this group involve study of an area of classical thought, along with either literature in translation or visual/material culture. Students will study: Greek religion.
- Students must have a Grade 5 or above in GCSE English. - At least 5 GCSE passes at grade C or above including English and Maths, with grade B in the subjects they wish to study at Level 3
Three written exams sat at the end of Year 13. Component 1 – 40% 2hrs 20mins Component 2 – 30% 1hr 45mins Component 3 – 30% 1hr 45mins