Teacher in Charge: Ms R. Lantsbery
Recommended Prior LearningOpen Entry
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...
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