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

Pathway

Level 2 Classical Studies

Recommended Prior Learning

Open Entry

Credit Information

Assessment	Level	Internal or External	Credits	L1 Literacy Credits	UE Literacy Credits	Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91021 v2 Classical Studies 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of ideas and values of the classical world	1	E	4	Y
A.S. 91022 v2 Classical Studies 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the significance of features of work(s) of art in the classical world	1	E	4	Y
A.S. 91024 v2 Classical Studies 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of social relationships in the classical world	1	I	6	Y
A.S. 91025 v2 Classical Studies 1.5 - Demonstrate understanding of links between aspects of the classical world and another culture	1	I	6	Y
Total Credits			20	20	0	0

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.