GCSE Classical Civilisation will provide you with a broad and rewarding study of the culture of the Classical Greeks and Romans. We explore elements of literature, art, theatre and architecture to develop an understanding of their social, historical and cultural contexts.

We compare Myth and Religion from ancient Greece and Rome, looking at literature and material evidence, with a detailed focus on 'The Homeric World' of Greece.

You will sit two GCSE level, essay based exams:

Myth and Religion

The Homeric World

Each is 90 minutes long, and are worth 90 marks each.

Classical Civilsation has been taught at A level at DCHS for many years, but the GCSE is brand new to our school.

In lessons that are a little like English and a little like History, we will read and unpick longer texts, and learn all about the ancient world.

There are some 'prescribed sources' that we will study, including temples and vases, along with some of the world's most famous myths and legends.

You will be expected to read in lessons and independently, and will be taught to answer both short exam questions as well as longer essay responses for the exams.

Studying Classical Civilisation will boost your skills in a range of subjects at GCSE - History and English in particular.

This GCSE will provide an excellent foundation to the A Level Classics course, which in turn opens up studying the Ancient world at degree level.

The skills used in reading and researching evidence, and communicating information are valued by employers.

A knowledge of Classics will provide access to a huge range of cultural areas including philosophy, theatre, cinema, religious studies, mythology, English Literature, and psychology to name a few.