Level 3 Classical Studies

Year 13 Classical Studies is the study of the ancient civilization of Rome and explores its art, history, entertainment, literature, religion and philosophy. We analyse how the Emperors established power, maintained control and communicated their values to others. Students also learn how the past continues to influence the present.

This year we study:

• Roman History

How do you use a cult of personality to become the sole ruler of an empire?

• Virgil’s Aeneid

The study of the most famous of Roman heroes and how legends are used as propaganda.

• War

Attitudes towards war and how it was used by the emperors for control and bringing culture to the world.

• Roman Art and Architecture/Roman Entertainment

How art and architecture communicated messages and entertained the masses to keep them in check.