Classical Civilisation

Assessment

The course is assessed via three written examinations. Component 1 – The world of the hero This written examination consists of literary analysis of a stimulus passage, mini-essays and a comparative analysis essay of Greek and Roman epic where candidates are expected to make use of secondary sources and academic views to support their argument. Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Weighting: 40% Component 2 – Culture and the arts This written examination consists of short answer questions, analysis of a visual stimulus from a list of prescribed sources, a mini-essay and a longer essay where candidates are expected to make use of secondary sources and academic views to support their argument. Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes Weighting: 30% Component 3 – Beliefs and ideas This written examination consists of short answer questions, analysis of a stimulus source from a list of prescribed material, a mini-essay and a longer essay where candidates are expected to make use of secondary sources and academic views to support their argument. Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes Weighting: 30%