Classic Civilisation

 

Classic Civilization

Classic Civilisation at A-Level offers the chance to study some of the greatest literary or

historical works of the Greek and Roman civilisations. As the ancient texts are read in

modern English versions, a knowledge of Greek or Latin is not required. The subject is

diverse, while its focus is on literature and society of Classical Greece and Rome, it deals

with more than just Plato and archaeology! It focuses on elements of Religion, Art,

Philosophy, Theatre, Astronomy, Mythology and Politics.

The course consists of four units of study:

 

 

Unit CC2: Homer’s Odyssey and Society

 

 

The examination for this unit assesses students’ understanding of Homer’s Odyssey.

Section A consists of a commentary question on a passage selected from books 4-12, 18-

24. Section B requires students to write an essay.

 

 

Unit CC4: Greek Tragedy in its context

 

 

The examination for this unit assesses students’ understanding of Aeschylus’ Agamemnon,

Sophocles’ Oedipus the King, and Euripides’ Medea.

 

 

Unit CC9: Comic Drama in the Ancient World

 

 

The examination for this unit assesses students’ understanding and evaluation of

Aristophanes’ Wasps and Frogs, Plautus’ The Swaggering Soldier and Pseudolus and

Menader’s Dyskolos.

 

 

Unit CC10: Virgil and the world of the Hero

 

 

The examination for this unit tests students’ understanding and evaluation of Virgil’s

Aeneid, and books 6, 9, 18, 22, and 24 of Homer’s Illiad.