Classical Civilisation

Course summary

By studying Classical Civilisation A Level you will gain a broad and coherent insight into the literature and culture of the classical world and you will form an understanding of the profound ways in which the Greeks and Romans have shaped our modern world. You will engage closely with the oldest surviving works of literature in the Western literary canon, the origins of democracy, the birth of theatre, art and artistry, developing a wide range of analytical skills in the process. No knowledge of Greek or Latin is required; all source material will be in English translation.