The aims of studying Classical Civilisation are to: • develop an interest in and enthusiasm for, the classical world; • acquire knowledge and understanding of selected aspects of classical civilisation; • develop an awareness of the continuing influence of the classical world on later times; • develop and apply analytical and evaluative skills; • make an informed, personal response to the material studied. The work will consist of reading, discussion, note-taking, and essays. In the exam, you are required to comment on the texts and visual sources and write essays on wider topics. You will study for three examination papers at the end of the two-year A Level course. The three modules are: ‘The World of the Hero’, ‘Culture and the Arts’ and ‘Beliefs and Ideas’. • ‘The World of the Hero’: This is a compulsory component comprising an in-depth study of Homer’s Odyssey and Virgil’s Aeneid. This component is solely focused on the study of literature in translation, through which you explore narrative technique and character development, as well as the historical and cultural background of both poems. • ‘Culture and the Arts’: You will study either the topic entitled ‘Greek Theatre’ or ‘Invention of the Barbarian’ for this module. The study of the production of Greek drama is coupled with an in-depth study of three plays – Sophocles’ Oedipus the King, Euripides’ Bacchae and Aristophanes’ Frogs. You will study not only the plays but the context in which their form and production developed. To develop this understanding this component involves the study of the physical theatre space used by the Greeks to stage their dramas, and also depictions of this staging in the visual/ material record. The ‘Invention of the Barbarian’ module investigates the creation of the barbarian identity by the Greeks, examining the portrayal of the Persians in Herodotus and Aeschylus, as well as looking to subversive women, such as Medea and the race of Amazon women, for inspiration. This module is backed by a study of Herodotus’ Histories, Aeschylus’ Persians and Euripides’ Medea, and looks into how the Greeks constructed the ‘other’ as a lens through which to view other societies, as well as explaining and enhancing their own. • ‘Beliefs and Ideas’: “You will most likely study the ‘Greek Religion’ topic for this module. This takes an in-depth look at the pantheon of gods as portrayed in Homer and Hesiod, looking to classical sites, sanctuaries and cults to get a sense of how religion operated in the Greek world.”
In general, a 7 at GCSE is the minimum grade you will need to achieve in a subject to be able to study it at Emanuel at A level. Additionally, if you wish to study Mathematics or Physics at A level you will need at least an 8 at GCSE, and those studying Physics at A level must also be studying A level Mathematics. In addition, we require the average grade criteria to be met. This standard indicates that a pupil will be able to study independently, and can successfully access the very much more challenging material presented by the A-level courses.
There will be three written examinations: • ‘World of the Hero’ – one paper of 2 hr 20 mins; worth 100 marks, 40% of the A Level. • ‘Culture and the Arts’ – one paper of 1 hour 45 mins; worth 75 marks, 30% of the A Level. • ‘Beliefs and Ideas’ – one paper of 1 hour 45 mins; worth 75 marks, 30% of the A Level.
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Wandsworth |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £23,061 |
| Address | Battersea Rise, London, SW11 1HS |
The aims of studying Classical Civilisation are to: • develop an interest in and enthusiasm for, the classical world; • acquire knowledge and understanding of selected aspects of classical civilisation; • develop an awareness of the continuing influence of the classical world on later times; • develop and apply analytical and evaluative skills; • make an informed, personal response to the material studied. The work will consist of reading, discussion, note-taking, and essays. In the exam, you are required to comment on the texts and visual sources and write essays on wider topics. You will study for three examination papers at the end of the two-year A Level course. The three modules are: ‘The World of the Hero’, ‘Culture and the Arts’ and ‘Beliefs and Ideas’. • ‘The World of the Hero’: This is a compulsory component comprising an in-depth study of Homer’s Odyssey and Virgil’s Aeneid. This component is solely focused on the study of literature in translation, through which you explore narrative technique and character development, as well as the historical and cultural background of both poems. • ‘Culture and the Arts’: You will study either the topic entitled ‘Greek Theatre’ or ‘Invention of the Barbarian’ for this module. The study of the production of Greek drama is coupled with an in-depth study of three plays – Sophocles’ Oedipus the King, Euripides’ Bacchae and Aristophanes’ Frogs. You will study not only the plays but the context in which their form and production developed. To develop this understanding this component involves the study of the physical theatre space used by the Greeks to stage their dramas, and also depictions of this staging in the visual/ material record. The ‘Invention of the Barbarian’ module investigates the creation of the barbarian identity by the Greeks, examining the portrayal of the Persians in Herodotus and Aeschylus, as well as looking to subversive women, such as Medea and the race of Amazon women, for inspiration. This module is backed by a study of Herodotus’ Histories, Aeschylus’ Persians and Euripides’ Medea, and looks into how the Greeks constructed the ‘other’ as a lens through which to view other societies, as well as explaining and enhancing their own. • ‘Beliefs and Ideas’: “You will most likely study the ‘Greek Religion’ topic for this module. This takes an in-depth look at the pantheon of gods as portrayed in Homer and Hesiod, looking to classical sites, sanctuaries and cults to get a sense of how religion operated in the Greek world.”
In general, a 7 at GCSE is the minimum grade you will need to achieve in a subject to be able to study it at Emanuel at A level. Additionally, if you wish to study Mathematics or Physics at A level you will need at least an 8 at GCSE, and those studying Physics at A level must also be studying A level Mathematics. In addition, we require the average grade criteria to be met. This standard indicates that a pupil will be able to study independently, and can successfully access the very much more challenging material presented by the A-level courses.
There will be three written examinations: • ‘World of the Hero’ – one paper of 2 hr 20 mins; worth 100 marks, 40% of the A Level. • ‘Culture and the Arts’ – one paper of 1 hour 45 mins; worth 75 marks, 30% of the A Level. • ‘Beliefs and Ideas’ – one paper of 1 hour 45 mins; worth 75 marks, 30% of the A Level.