A-LEVEL CLASSICAL CIVILISATION

This A Level in Classical Civilisation explores the Homeric odyssey as well as the Greek tragedy; you will also get the opportunity to study art and architecture as well as Virgil. This A Level is an excellent companion A Level to subjects like Art, Drama, Theatre Studies, English literature, Government and Politics, History of Art and Philosophy.

Upon successful completion of the exams (as administered by OCR), you will have achieved an internationally recognised OCR A Level Classical Civilisation qualification.

• The development of critical and evaluative skills useful to higher education.
• Creating a meaningful foundation for the study of classical culture beyond A Level.
• Deepened enjoyment of the study with a good deal of choice.
• Understanding classical civilisations in a wider context and it’s interaction with other subjects.

This course is divided into the following units:

The World of the Hero

This is a compulsory component consisting of an in-depth study of:

• one of Homer’s Iliad or Odyssey
• and Virgil’s Aeneid
  This component is solely focused on the study of literature in translation. Culture and the Arts
  Learners must study one component in this component group, chosen from:
  
• Greek Theatre (H408/21)
• Imperial Image (H408/22)
• Invention of the Barbarian (H408/23)
• Greek Art (H408/24)
  Components in this group involve the study of visual and material culture. In all except
  Greek Art this is combined with the study of literature in translation. Beliefs and Ideas
  Learners must study one component in this component group, chosen from:
  
• Greek Religion (H408/31)
• Love and Relationships (H408/32)
• Politics of the Late Republic (H408/33)
• Democracy and the Athenians (H408/34)
• Components in this group involve of an area of classical thought, in combination with either the study of literature in translation or visual/material culture.

Oxford History to the Classical World

J. Boardman, J. Griffin, & O. Murray, Oxford University Press
ISBN: 978-0198721123

The Art of Odyssey

H W Clarke, Bristol Classical Paperbacks
ISBN: 978-1853990626

The OCR A Level Classical Civilisation qualification is gained once all 4 exam papers are successfully completed. The first two exams make up the AS Level, the second two comprise the A2 Level and together they form the A Level. These exams are administered by the OCR and assessment centre details will be included with your course, as well as practice papers so that you are more than prepared for your assessments.

In addition, there will be a number of tutor marked assessments (TMAs) to ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the course materials, with the tutor sending comments to guide you through any areas of potential difficulty, as well as a range of self-assessments that are indicators that you understand the materials as you work through them. These are for your own information, and do not need to be shown to your course tutor.

Online

The course is primarily an online course using a Learning Management System (LMS).

The online course has many features that cannot be printed such as embedded videos, forums and interactive tests.

The course includes Tutor Marked Assessments which you access and submit through the online system.

Our A Level courses come with tutor feedback and support by email for 24 months. They will mark your TMAs and provide valuable guidance through any trickier parts of the course whenever you need it. You will also receive a study guide to help you with all aspects of studying, essay writing and general student skills.