Classical Civilisation

Course summary

Classical Civilisation involves the study of the ancient world. Everything is studied in translation and no language work is involved. We read some of the greatest works of literature ever written, including the Odyssey, about Odysseus’ journey home from Troy, and Oedipus the King (in which he unwittingly marries his mother and murders his father), as well as the period of violence when Rome nearly succumbed to Julius Caesar’s plans to be sole ruler — only to be stabbed by his friends. The three modules are taught by three different teachers across the two years.