A Level Classical Civilisation

In this home study course from UK Distance Learning and Publishing, you will learn about some of the fascinating features of classical civilisation and how they have contributed to the world we live in today. Through the study of classical sources, you will learn about the society and values of the classical societies of ancient Greece and Rome. This distance learning course in A-Level Classical Civilisation allows students to study at home and online, providing much greater access to a subject rarely offered at comprehensive schools or sixth form colleges.

The OCR A-level in Classical Civilisation is an ideal complement to many other A-Levels and it can provide a useful basis for those wishing to study related subjects (such as Classics, Ancient History or Archaeology) at university level. Alternatively, it is also an engaging and deeply absorbing subject worthy of study in its own right, and interested students will find studying Classical Civilisation to be both intellectually stimulating and rewarding.

This specification has been designed to:

• offer a wide choice of topics in the areas of archaeology, architecture, art, history and politics, literature and philosophy
• complement many other popular A levels, including Art, Drama and Theatre Studies, English Literature, Government and Politics, History, History of Art, and Philosophy

This specification is designed to encourage candidates to:

• develop the critical and evaluative skills which will enable them to go on to Higher Education to study a wide range of courses
• draw on their experiences at GCSE as well as offering a meaningful foundation for the study of classical culture beyond A-level
• play to their strengths and deepen their enjoyment by offering a great deal of choice within its parameters

Course Content:

On this course you will studyfour units:

AS Level

Classification Code: H041

Unit 1: Homer's Odyssey and Society
Unit 2: Greek Tragedy in its Context

A2 Level

Classification Code: H441

Unit 3: Art and Architecture in the Greek World
Unit 4: Virgil and the World of the Hero

Recommended Reading

J. Boardman, J. Griffin, & O. Murray, Oxford History of the Classical World

ch.2 (Oxford 1986)

H. W. Clarke, The Art of Odyssey (Bristol1989)

Qualification Information:

OCR AS + A2 = A level in Classical Civilisation. Both AS and A2 level courses and examinations must be successfully completed to gain a full A level.

Method of Study:

Online Version

Our online A-Level courses are fully digitised versions of the paper-courses, so you can study on any PC or smart device when connected to the internet.

As with the paper course, your online learning programme is completely flexible, so you can study at a pace that suits you.

All of our online course content is broken down into bite size chunks to make your learning more manageable and effective.

Method of Assessment:

The course contains a number of assignments which your tutor will mark and give you valuable feedback on. We call these Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs). You need only send the TMAs to your tutor for comment, not the self-assessment exercises which are also part of the course to help you gauge your progress.

Exams are taken at an OCR centre.

Course Length Information:

Our A Levels come with tutor support for up to 24 months as standard.

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