If you are inspired by the ancient cultures of Greece and Rome, you will love Following the OCR syllabus, Classical Civilisation at DLD begins with the study of epic; either Homer’s “Odyssey” or “Iliad” and Virgil’s “Aeneid”. Supported by two additional units: Greek Theatre: Aristophanes’ comedy “Frogs”, Sophocles “King Oedipus”, Euripides “Bacchae” Beliefs and Ideas: Seneca, Plato, Ovid and Sappho Literary analysis of these works is reinforced by the study of the history & politics of the period and includes secondary literary sources such as Livy’s “History”, Plutarch’s “Lives”, and Thucydides' “History of the Peloponnesian War”. The Theatre Unit has in addition elements of ancient material culture, pots, archaeological sites, funeral inscriptions and grave stele. All texts (including material texts) are looked at in detail in the classroom and considered in their contemporary context. Seneca and Plato are discussed for philosophical merit and within the history of ideas, and the drama of Imperial Rome or 5 Century Athens. Sappho and Ovid are explored for poetic merit and as an insight into the emotional life of the ancient world. Classics students are constantly involved in lively debate analysis and scholarly research. Classical Civilisation. In this course you will be introduced to the social, political and literary contexts of the classical period, studying texts and material from a variety of literary sources including Homeric epic, the genesis of theatre and democracy in 5th century Athens represented in great Greek tragic plays, and ending with the political and cultural Principate of Rome under Augustus, mediated through Virgil, Ovid and Seneca. Newly accredited literary and visual sources support a new specification introducing innovative components such as the “Invention of the barbarian” and “Love and Relationships”. Now you can consider supporting material culture in the form of Attic pottery and sculpture, the Frieze of the temple of Apollo at Bassae or the ancient site of Persepolis, in your understanding of ancient civilisation.
To be eligible to apply for an A Level at DLD College London, students must have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above with a grade 5 preferred for Maths and English. Specific GCSEs may be necessary depending on your course choice. Maths and Sciences A Levels require a Grade 7 or above in that subject’s GCSE. To study A Levels, your current or pending exam results should be equivalent to or higher than GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) in at least 5 subjects and a minimum level of English equivalent to IELTS 5.5. At the start of each academic year of study students following A Level course without a pass at Level 5/Grade C in GCSE or IGCSE English Language or with an Academic English score below 6.5 overall must join an Academic English training course for the academic year which will be timetabled alongside A Level lessons. If your level of English is not sufficient to meet the entry criteria for the A Level programme you will normally be offered a place on the one-year Academic Preparation Course (pre-A Level) to bring your English skills up to the required level.
The World of the Hero (11) 100 2 hours 20 mins 40% Component group 2: Culture and the arts (21, 22, 23 and 24) 75 1 hour 45 mins 30% Component group 3: Beliefs and ideas (31, 32, 33 and 34) 75 1 hour 45 mins 30% Component 11: The world of the hero In this compulsory component, students study either Homer’s Iliad or Odyssey and Virgil’s Aeneid. Component group 2: Culture and the arts The components in this group involve the study of visual and material culture, and (except for Greek art) literature in translation. Students study one of: Greek theatre (21) Set texts ” King Oedipus”; “The Bacchae”, Aristophanes’ “Frogs” Component group 3: Beliefs and ideas Components in this group involve the study of an area of classical thought, along with either literature in translation or visual/material culture. Students study one of: Love and relationships (32) – Seneca, Plato, Sappho & Ovid
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| Sixth Form Fee | £27,300; |
| Address | 199 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7FX |
If you are inspired by the ancient cultures of Greece and Rome, you will love Following the OCR syllabus, Classical Civilisation at DLD begins with the study of epic; either Homer’s “Odyssey” or “Iliad” and Virgil’s “Aeneid”. Supported by two additional units: Greek Theatre: Aristophanes’ comedy “Frogs”, Sophocles “King Oedipus”, Euripides “Bacchae” Beliefs and Ideas: Seneca, Plato, Ovid and Sappho Literary analysis of these works is reinforced by the study of the history & politics of the period and includes secondary literary sources such as Livy’s “History”, Plutarch’s “Lives”, and Thucydides' “History of the Peloponnesian War”. The Theatre Unit has in addition elements of ancient material culture, pots, archaeological sites, funeral inscriptions and grave stele. All texts (including material texts) are looked at in detail in the classroom and considered in their contemporary context. Seneca and Plato are discussed for philosophical merit and within the history of ideas, and the drama of Imperial Rome or 5 Century Athens. Sappho and Ovid are explored for poetic merit and as an insight into the emotional life of the ancient world. Classics students are constantly involved in lively debate analysis and scholarly research. Classical Civilisation. In this course you will be introduced to the social, political and literary contexts of the classical period, studying texts and material from a variety of literary sources including Homeric epic, the genesis of theatre and democracy in 5th century Athens represented in great Greek tragic plays, and ending with the political and cultural Principate of Rome under Augustus, mediated through Virgil, Ovid and Seneca. Newly accredited literary and visual sources support a new specification introducing innovative components such as the “Invention of the barbarian” and “Love and Relationships”. Now you can consider supporting material culture in the form of Attic pottery and sculpture, the Frieze of the temple of Apollo at Bassae or the ancient site of Persepolis, in your understanding of ancient civilisation.
To be eligible to apply for an A Level at DLD College London, students must have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above with a grade 5 preferred for Maths and English. Specific GCSEs may be necessary depending on your course choice. Maths and Sciences A Levels require a Grade 7 or above in that subject’s GCSE. To study A Levels, your current or pending exam results should be equivalent to or higher than GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) in at least 5 subjects and a minimum level of English equivalent to IELTS 5.5. At the start of each academic year of study students following A Level course without a pass at Level 5/Grade C in GCSE or IGCSE English Language or with an Academic English score below 6.5 overall must join an Academic English training course for the academic year which will be timetabled alongside A Level lessons. If your level of English is not sufficient to meet the entry criteria for the A Level programme you will normally be offered a place on the one-year Academic Preparation Course (pre-A Level) to bring your English skills up to the required level.
The World of the Hero (11) 100 2 hours 20 mins 40% Component group 2: Culture and the arts (21, 22, 23 and 24) 75 1 hour 45 mins 30% Component group 3: Beliefs and ideas (31, 32, 33 and 34) 75 1 hour 45 mins 30% Component 11: The world of the hero In this compulsory component, students study either Homer’s Iliad or Odyssey and Virgil’s Aeneid. Component group 2: Culture and the arts The components in this group involve the study of visual and material culture, and (except for Greek art) literature in translation. Students study one of: Greek theatre (21) Set texts ” King Oedipus”; “The Bacchae”, Aristophanes’ “Frogs” Component group 3: Beliefs and ideas Components in this group involve the study of an area of classical thought, along with either literature in translation or visual/material culture. Students study one of: Love and relationships (32) – Seneca, Plato, Sappho & Ovid