Classical Civilisation

Course summary

The influence of the classical world is all around us. We are all familiar with Greek and Roman myths and legends – Hollywood loves stories like the fall of Troy – but the influence of these two cultures on our everyday lives is wider than that. For example, the Greeks gave us democracy and theatre; the Romans brought us roads and baths. Classical Civilisation gives you the opportunity to study the literature and culture of the ancient Greeks and Romans, reading the works of famous authors such as Homer, Virgil, Aristophanes and Sophocles, learning about their lives and religious beliefs and customs, and enabling you to assess the contribution made by these two great civilisations to our lives today. Students studying Classical Civilisation will be expected to enhance their understanding by participating in study days, museum trips and theatre trips. These are planned jointly with Loughborough Grammar School. There are also regular trips abroad for those interested.