Classical Civilisation
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Course Description
This A level consists of 3 components
Course Content: Component Group 1: The world of the Hero Topic areas: Homer’s Odyssee and Virgil’s Aeneid This component is solely focused on the study of literature in translation. Component Group 2: Culture and the arts Topic area: Imperial Image This component involves the study of visual and material culture combined with literature in translation. Component Group 3: Beliefs and ideas Topic area: Politics of the Late Republik This component involves of an area of classical thought, in combination with either the study of literature in translation or visual/material culture. Occasional trips to museums and historic sites are also part of the Sixth Form experience. Assessment Format Component 1: externally assessed written examination: 40% (100 marks) Component 2: externally assessed written examination: 30% (75 marks) Component 3: externally assessed written examination: 30% (75 marks) Board: OCR Course Entry Requirements: Grade 5 in English Language. Teacher to contact: Mr G Douglas |