Classical Civilisation

Course summary

Classics offers captivating stories from ancient Greece and Rome, all in translation. Explore Homer's Odyssey, Greek Art, Virgil's Aeneid, and Roman Republic politics. A hidden gem at PSC for those intrigued by these tales. We use teacher-led discussion, with students being actively encouraged to contribute ideas. We use visual resources extensively, whilst students are given specially prepared reading material to complement their study. We study each text in a modern translation so students do not need to know the ancient languages. Students work as a class, in small groups and individually, researching, asking critical questions, making connections and comparisons and drawing conclusions. We place great emphasis on students’ taking responsibility for their own workload.