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Classical Civilisation
(OCR)

This is the study of the culture, literature and history of ancient Greece and Rome. Many of
the foundations of society - democracy, law, drama, science - have their roots in the Classical
tradition. To understand the Classical past, therefore, is to understand our own world. If
pupils enjoy any or all of the following subjects - History, English Literature, Theology, Art,
Politics and Latin - then they’ll probably enjoy Classical Civilisation. As well as enriching
and enhancing their understanding of the modern world, this subject also provides them
with valuable skills of analysis and criticism that are highly regarded by employers and
universities.
The course has three components:
• The World of the Hero - a unit comparing the portrayal of heroes and Gods
in Classical literature
• Culture and the Arts - a unit looking at visual and material culture, from the great
buildings of Rome to the art of Greece
• Beliefs and Ideas - a unit considering topics that range from Greek mythology to the
birth of democracy or the rise of the Roman Empire
“I wanted to get the most broad foundation for a lifelong education that I could find, and that
was studying the classics. Meaning Roman and Greek history and philosophy and ancient
civilisations.” Tim Blake Nelson, Hollywood Director
Entry requirements:
Grade 5 in GCSE History or English.

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