Remove and 5th Form CurriculumThis is a subject for all with an interest in the ancient world of the Greeks and Romans. No previous knowledge is necessary - all that is required is enthusiasm, an enquiring mind and a reasonable command of English. If you have ever been intrigued by the myths and legends of gods and heroes, fascinated by the brutality of entertainment such as gladiators, or simply want to find out more about the inspiration for films such as Gladiator and Troy or the recent television series Rome, this may be the course for you.
The GCSE specification is based on the examination of four topics (each worth 20%) and an element of coursework (20%). The topics allow a good balance between Roman civilisation and Greek literature, for which students will have the opportunity to look at issues in a literary, historical, social, political, religious and artistic context. Frequent comparisons with the modern world also help to make this course an excellent way to broaden one’s mind while developing skills that are useful in other subject areas.
The topics currently studied are as follows:
