Classical Civilisation | Sixth Form | King's Ely | Private School near Cambridge

Kings Ely sixth form

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A Level Classical Civilisation 

Students enjoy the opportunity to immerse themselves in some of the best literature in the world.

 

The course will equip you with the skills to analyse texts, visual and material sources and understand people; above all, it will teach you how to think deeply.

AS and A Level Classical Civilisation will enable you to explore key Classical texts and visual and material sources in depth and, through studying their ancient context and themes, draw insights which you can apply to the world today.

Classroom teaching is complemented by talks from internal and external speakers, visits to museums and theatres, and trips at home and abroad.  

Plans are currently underway for an overseas trip, either to Greece or Italy.

You can choose to study a one year AS or a two year A Level exam, but those considering the AS option are required to discuss this with the Head of Department during the course of the GCSE year.

Prerequisite

Evidence of an enjoyment of reading; an ability to write essays. You do not need to have studied Classical Civilisation at GCSE; the A Level course is different and stands alone.

No knowledge of Latin or Greek is required as the texts are studied in English. Classical Civilisation complements and illumines a wide variety of other subjects.
AS Level 

 

The World of the Hero (H008/11)

This is a compulsory component comprising of an in-depth study of either: Homer’s Iliad    or Odyssey

The text is studied in English translation.

Assessment: Written examination 1 hour 30 minutes. 50% of marks. 

Culture and the Arts (H008/21 or 22)

Students study one component of either: Greek Theatre or Imperial Image

Assessment: Written examinationb1 hour 30 minutes. 50% of marks. 

Classical Civilisation A Level Exam Specification
A Level 

 

The World of the Hero (H408/11)

This is a compulsory component comprising of an in-depth study of either: Homer’s Iliad    or Odyssey

 The text is studied in English translation.

Assessment: Written examination 2 hours 20 minutes. 40% of marks. 

Culture and the Arts (H408/21,22,23 or 24)

Students study one component of either:

  • Greek Theatre  
  • Imperial Image
  • Invention of the barbarian
  • Greek art

Assessment: Written examination 1 hour 45 minutes. 30% of marks. 

Beliefs and ideas (H408/31,32,33 or 34)

Students study one component of either:

  • Greek religion
  • Love and relationships
  • Politics of the Late Republic
  • Democracy and the Athenians

Assessment: Written examination 1 hour 45 minutes. 30% of marks. 

Classical Civilisation A Level Exam Specification

 

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