Classical Civilisation

Course summary

Component 1: A study of the Greek epic poem Iliad by Homer and the Roman epic Aeneid by Virgil. Component 2: A study of ancient Greek theatre, including: the structure of the theatre, theatrical festivals, tragedy (King Oedipus by Sophocles and Bacchae by Euripides) and comedy (Frogs by Aristophanes). Component 3: A study of views on Love and relationships in the ancient world, including: the poetry of Greek poet Sappho and Roman poet Ovid as well as the philosophy of Plato and Seneca.