Component 1: The World of the Hero This involves the study of ancient literature in translation. The texts are the great epics of ancient western literature, Homer’s Iliad or Odyssey and Virgil’s Aeneid. Component Group 2: Culture and the Arts We usually choose Imperial Image (Component 22) and study the life and times of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor. This component involves the study of visual and material culture and is combined with the study of literature in translation. Component Group 3: Beliefs and ideas We usually choose Democracy and the Athenians (Component 34). This involves the study of the historical development of democracy in Athens in combination with the study of the relevant prescribed literature in translation.
Anyone can study Classical Civilisation at A level – it is not necessary to have studied Classical Civilisation or a Classical language at GCSE, and everything is studied in English. As well as detailed reading of specified sections of the set texts, wider-ranging themes in literature are studied; examination of cultural or art and archaeological issues using primary evidence is a large part of some modules. Classical Civilisation stands as a rounded subject in itself, but combines well with Classical Languages, English, Theatre Studies, History of Art, History, Modern Languages and Religious Studies. It also provides opportunities for pupils opting mainly for the Sciences or Mathematics in the Sixth Form to continue their interest from the GCSE years in literature, art and history, and to broaden their course of study
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £44,490 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £29,175 - £30,900 |
| Address | 25 The Precincts, Canterbury, CT1 2ES |
Component 1: The World of the Hero This involves the study of ancient literature in translation. The texts are the great epics of ancient western literature, Homer’s Iliad or Odyssey and Virgil’s Aeneid. Component Group 2: Culture and the Arts We usually choose Imperial Image (Component 22) and study the life and times of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor. This component involves the study of visual and material culture and is combined with the study of literature in translation. Component Group 3: Beliefs and ideas We usually choose Democracy and the Athenians (Component 34). This involves the study of the historical development of democracy in Athens in combination with the study of the relevant prescribed literature in translation.
Anyone can study Classical Civilisation at A level – it is not necessary to have studied Classical Civilisation or a Classical language at GCSE, and everything is studied in English. As well as detailed reading of specified sections of the set texts, wider-ranging themes in literature are studied; examination of cultural or art and archaeological issues using primary evidence is a large part of some modules. Classical Civilisation stands as a rounded subject in itself, but combines well with Classical Languages, English, Theatre Studies, History of Art, History, Modern Languages and Religious Studies. It also provides opportunities for pupils opting mainly for the Sciences or Mathematics in the Sixth Form to continue their interest from the GCSE years in literature, art and history, and to broaden their course of study