Civilisation classique

Entry Requirements: Grade 6 in English Literature | Exam Board: OCR

Why Study Classical Civilisation?

From ideas about empire and democracy to the Olympic games, and from the design of the White House to our expectations of tragedy and comedy, the legacies of ancient Greece and Rome continue to shape our daily lives. Classical Civilisation offers a broad, rich and rewarding study of the literature, material culture and thought of the classical world, which will enable students to acquire an understanding of their social, historical and cultural contexts. Because of its breadth, this subject should appeal to students interested in literature, history, philosophy, art, drama and – more generally – in learning about different cultures.

Le cours

Ce cours large et varié comprend l'étude de certaines des plus grandes œuvres littéraires du monde, notamment les épopées d'Homère et de Virgile, la poésie amoureuse d'Ovide et de Sappho et les tragédies de Sophocle et d'Euripide. En outre, les étudiants examineront l'architecture du théâtre grec et les représentations artistiques du drame grec, tout en s'intéressant à la philosophie de Platon et de Sénèque.

Component 1: The World of the Hero (40%)

Study of literature in translation: Homer’s Iliad and Virgil’s Aeneid.

Component 2: Culture and the Arts – Greek Theatre (30%)

Study of visual and material culture, combined with the study of literature in translation.

Component 3: Beliefs and Ideas – Love and Relationships (30%)

Study of classical thought, combined with the study of literature in translation.

Opportunités

Opportunities to learn about the classical world are all around us; you will be encouraged to read widely, and to visit museums, historical sites and the theatre. It is hoped that Classical Civilisation students will wish to take part in a trip of historical, archaeological and cultural exploration to Athens.