Ancient History
The cities of Rome, Athens and Sparta are infamous for their rich culture, philosophy, science, and military activity. A Level Classics: Classical Civilisation allows you to explore the early history of Greece: the heroes, the villains, the women that could destroy entire armies and the men who could change the world. The effects of Roman civilisation in Britain and the Isle of Wight will also be investigated to give you the opportunity to understand how ancient history effects us today.
What is the course content?
The F6rm Classics course follows the OCR A-Level specification. In the first year (AS) you will study two units based around developing your understanding of ancient cultures. In Unit CC1, ‘Mycenae and the classical world’, you will develop your understanding of the earliest Greeks: how they lived, fought and developed the earliest Greek culture. Using archaeological sources you will gain a solid foundation and understanding of how to use archaeological material to interpret ancient cultures. In CC2 ‘Homer’s Odyssey and Society’ you will have the opportunity to explore one of the earliest known texts from ancient Greece and the society described by the ancient historian Homer. In CC7 the analysis of Roman Britain is the key theme: how did Roman culture influence these islands and what did the Empire think of this remote outpost. In CC10 the role of the hero in ancient cultures will be explored: how did the idea of being a hero become a central theme in religion and daily life?
How will you be assessed?
Assessment of understanding will be conducted throughout the course and will reflect the dynamic variation used in the examination process. The four modules are all assessed by examination, with essay questions being the central focus. Archaeological data and quotes from translated texts will also provide the basis of shorter essay responses.
What skills will you learn?
Classics allows you to draw on both physical and written sources that will allow you to acquire a host of transferable skills that will be invaluable in your future studies or career, including how to conduct independent and group exercises, evaluate sources of information and interpret written and physical resources.
What are the opportunities for progression?
Classics A-Level is useful for anyone considering a degree course in the Humanities, including Classical Civilisation, Ancient History and Archaeology, as well as History, English and Philosophy. The knowledge and skills that you acquire will also be relevant for careers in heritage, journalism, museum management and field archaeology.
What are the entry requirements?
We require candidates to have the standard F6rm A-level entry criteria.
What are the costs?
Students will be required to purchase a small number of personal books so that they can make notes and utilise the resources effectively. This will not exceed £20 per year.
Educational visits/enrichment opportunities
A trip to the British Museum is planned in the first term to enable students the opportunity to experience the cultures they are studying firsthand. A trip to Greece is planned in the February half-term.
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