Classical Greek is a highly prized academic subject. The course builds on the knowledge, skills and understanding established at GCSE. The Classical Greek specification teaches the language skills which enable learners to read both prose and verse texts in the original language. The course aims to inspire, motivate and challenge by encouraging students to read widely and to develop the critical analysis skills with which to engage sensitively in and evaluate an ancient language. Students can choose to study Classical Greek for 1 or 2 years. All examinations take place in the Summer Term.
A minimum of Grade 7 in GCSE Classical Greek and a high grade in English Literature.
Year 1 Examination (two modules): Classical Greek Language (1 hour 30 minutes) Translation from Classical Greek into English, with the option of translating English into Classical Greek OR answering comprehension questions on an unseen passage. There is a vocabulary list which will be learned over the course of the year. Classical Greek Literature (1 hour 30 minutes) A study of 400 lines of prescribed verse and prose authors. For assessment in 2024-2025 these will be either Herodotus or Plato (Prose) and Homer or Euripides (Verse). Year 2 Examination (four modules) Unseen Translation (1 hour 45 minutes) Translation of one passage of unseen prose and one passage of unseen verse from Classical Greek into English. Prose Composition or Comprehension (1 hour 15 minutes) Either a short translation, comprehension and grammar questions OR translate a passage of at least 100 words from English into Classical Greek. Prose Literature (2 hours) Comprehension, translation and analysis questions on two set texts and an essay on one set text, drawing upon additional reading in English (Herodotus, Plato or Plutarch). Verse Literature (2 hours) Comprehension, translation and analysis questions on two set texts and an essay on one set text, drawing upon additional reading in English (Homer, Euripides or Aristophanes).
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £15,501 - £15,750 |
| Address | Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3TS |
Classical Greek is a highly prized academic subject. The course builds on the knowledge, skills and understanding established at GCSE. The Classical Greek specification teaches the language skills which enable learners to read both prose and verse texts in the original language. The course aims to inspire, motivate and challenge by encouraging students to read widely and to develop the critical analysis skills with which to engage sensitively in and evaluate an ancient language. Students can choose to study Classical Greek for 1 or 2 years. All examinations take place in the Summer Term.
A minimum of Grade 7 in GCSE Classical Greek and a high grade in English Literature.
Year 1 Examination (two modules): Classical Greek Language (1 hour 30 minutes) Translation from Classical Greek into English, with the option of translating English into Classical Greek OR answering comprehension questions on an unseen passage. There is a vocabulary list which will be learned over the course of the year. Classical Greek Literature (1 hour 30 minutes) A study of 400 lines of prescribed verse and prose authors. For assessment in 2024-2025 these will be either Herodotus or Plato (Prose) and Homer or Euripides (Verse). Year 2 Examination (four modules) Unseen Translation (1 hour 45 minutes) Translation of one passage of unseen prose and one passage of unseen verse from Classical Greek into English. Prose Composition or Comprehension (1 hour 15 minutes) Either a short translation, comprehension and grammar questions OR translate a passage of at least 100 words from English into Classical Greek. Prose Literature (2 hours) Comprehension, translation and analysis questions on two set texts and an essay on one set text, drawing upon additional reading in English (Herodotus, Plato or Plutarch). Verse Literature (2 hours) Comprehension, translation and analysis questions on two set texts and an essay on one set text, drawing upon additional reading in English (Homer, Euripides or Aristophanes).