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Sixth Form Subjects
French, German & Spanish |
Classical CivilisationCandidates need no previous knowledge of Classical Civilisation for the AS and A' Level courses. All the texts are studied in English and no knowledge of Latin or Greek is required. The aim of the courses is to provide students with a depth of understanding and appreciation of the Ancient World through a study of ancient literature in translation, archaeology and art or architecture. Students will be introduced to a variety of themes including social life, theatre, art and/or architecture and literature. Both the AS and A' Level courses may contain an element of course work. Advanced Subsidiary AS Unit 1 Greek and Roman History: a written paper of one and a half hours, 35% of the AS marks. Candidates study a topic from Module 1, History and Society, Women in Athens and Rome. Unit 2 Greek and Roman Literature: a written paper of one and a half hours, 35% of the AS marks. Candidates study a topic from Module 2, Greek and Roman Literature, Homer, The Odyssey. Unit 3 Centre assessed coursework, 30% of the AS marks. This is a centre assessed course work component and requires candidates to complete an essay of approximately 2000 words on an aspect of one of a wide range of topics such as Greek Architecture, Greek Comedy, Roman Satire.
Unit I Greek History and Culture: a written paper of one and a half hours, 35% of the A2 marks. Candidates study a topic from Module 4, Greek History and Culture, either Greek Tragedy or Greek Sculpture. Unit 2 Roman History and Culture: a written paper of one and a half hours, 35% of the A2 marks. Candidates study a topic from Module 5, Roman History and Culture, Politics and Society in the Roman Empire (AD14-68),m Virgil The Aerieid. Unit 3 Centre assessed coursework, 30% of the A2 marks. Candidates are required to complete an essay of between 2500-3000 words on a wide range of topics such as Athenian Vase Painting, Roman Britain, Greek Philosophy. These varied and stimulating courses will combine well with a wide range of A' Level options.
Latin
Advanced Subsidiary - AS Latin Each unit is worth about 1/3 of the total mark at AS and 1/6 of the total mark for A level. Unit 1 Foundation Language: This unit comprises an unseen passage
of Unit 2 Prose Set Text: Candidates will study a prose text on which
they Unit 3 Verse Set Text: Candidates will study a verse text on which
they
Advanced Level - A2 Latin Each unit is worth about 1/6 of the total mark for the A Level. Unit 4 Further Language: This unit comprises an unseen passage of Latin prose on which comprehension questions will be set. Candidates will also be expected to translate part of the passage. There will also be an unseen passage of Latin verse to be translated. There is a set vocabulary list and other words will be glossed. Unit 5 Literature: Candidates will study a prose or a verse set text on which they will be required to answer questions relating to the author's style and purpose and to translate portions into English. Unit 6 Topic: Candidates will study a selection of texts in Latin and English relating to a specific literary topic. Latin at AS or A2 level will combine well with a range of Arts subjects including English, History or Modern Languages. It will provide a contrast to a Science programme and is highly valued by university admissions tutors for the linguistic, literary and analytical skills it fosters. |
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