Classical Civilisation is a popular option for GCSE. Students follow the
OCR specification which assessest three topics by written examination and one bycontrolled assessment.
For examination we study:
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Epic and Myth: Homer, The Odyssey Books 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 and 12: the exciting adventures of Odysseus on his way home from the Trojan War.
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City and Empire: Rome The focus of this topic is the everyday life of an ancient Roman citizen in one of the most flourishing city states in ancient times.
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Community life in the Ancient World: Pompeii What was daily life like in this ancient city? A study of the historical and archaeological evidence including an eye-witness account of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
What is the Controlled Assessment?
The Controlled Assessment is a taught ‘coursework’ topic that is written up in school time under controlled conditions. We have chosen to write about Sophocles' tragedy, Antigone.
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