Classical Civilisation A-Level
Classical Civilisation
OCR
AS H041
A2 H441
This course is open to all students, requires no previous study of Classical subjects and offers pupils a chance to make a fresh start on a new and exciting specification. We aim to give an insight into the glorious civilisations of Greece and Rome, exploring important aspects of life through history, archaeology, art, architecture and literature.
We expect that students embarking on the course will have shown an ability to write coherently and to develop independent ideas at GCSE: a pass in History, Geography, English, Classical Civilisation or RS will suffice.
COURSE CONTENT
OCR AS GCE in Classics: Classical Civilisation H041
The Two-Unit AS
The AS GCE is made up of two units which are externally assessed in June and form 50% of the corresponding four-unit Advanced GCE. The department is currently considering adopting the two areas of study below:
Unit CC1: Greek Tragedy in its context
• The works of Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides, as works of literature and as social documents.
Unit CC2: City Life in Roman Italy
• The cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Ostia in their social, cultural, political and historical contexts.
OCR A2 GCE in Classics: Classical Civilisation H441
The Four-Unit Advanced GCE
The Advanced GCE is made up of the two units at AS and two further units at A2. These A2 units are also externally assessed in June. The department is currently offering the two areas of study below:
Unit CC3: Roman Britain: life in the outpost of the Empire
• Romano-British society and history as depicted in the literary and archaeological record.
Unit CC4: Virgil and the World of the Hero
• The main focus of this unit is on the society and values depicted in Virgil`s Aeneid and Homers Iliad.
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