Level 1 Classical Studies
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms R. Lantsbery
Classical Studies is the study of the ancient civilizations exploring their art, history, literature, religion and philosophy. Students learn how the past continues to influence the present. In Level 1 we primarily study both Ancient Greece and Rome, but do include comparisons to other classical and modern civilisations.
In Year 11 we study:
• Greek Society
How the Ancient Greeks lived and the way they treated different groups in society eg. Men, Women and Slaves.

• Greek Mythology
Gods, Goddesses, Monsters and Heroes.

• Greek Tragedy
Death, drama, bloodshed and more death.

• Roman Society
Anything the Greeks can do the Romans could do bigger, and better...

• Roman Entertainment
Sport with swords and wild animals...

Course Overview
Term 1
Greek Mythology / Introduction to Ancient Greek society.
Internal Assessment 1 - Social Relationships in the Ancient World
Term 2
Greek Tragedy
Introduction to Ancient Rome
Term 3
Roman Entertainment
Internal Assessment 2 - Influence of the ancient world on modern culture
Roman Art
Pompeii
Term 4
Revision
External Examinations
Recommended Prior Learning
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