Classical Civilisation

Course summary

You will read Greek and Roman literature in translation, which leads to discussion and debate. You will follow Odysseus’ epic journey home after the Trojan War and learn about the dysfunctional families of Greek Tragedy. You will enjoy the drama of Greek plays and watch Oedipus make a terrible discovery that he has killed his father and married his mother. You will realise that, despite some differences, ancient and modern comedy have much in common. This course will enable you to present your own personal response to literature by selecting and organising information from the texts to produce a clear, logical argument.