Classical Civilisation

Assessment

There are three examinations, all taken at the end of the two-year course. The World of the Hero paper – 40% of the total A level; 2 hours 30 minutes. This assessment will involve responding to prepared stimulus material from both texts, and essays, on the texts separately and comparing them. The entire focus of this paper is on literature in translation, considering the composition, themes, characters and cultural context of both epics studied. Culture and the Arts - 30% of the total A level; 1 hour 45 minutes. This assessment is entirely visually focused. You will have the opportunity to answer short questions based on provided visual stimulus material and also to demonstrate your knowledge more widely in an essay. Beliefs and Ideas – 30% of the total A level; 1 hour 45 minutes. This assessment is focused on the material you have studied, as well as wider reading you will have done about love and relationships in the ancient world, both real and idealised. You will again choose from a variety of question types, ranging from short answers to longer responses to prepared stimulus material and an essay.