Unit CC2: Homer's Odyssey and Society This unit comprises a study of Homer's Odyssey, one of the earliest extended examples of Western literature. It is the story of Odysseus, the crafty King of Ithaca whose idea of the Wooden Horse brought about the downfall of Troy - it tells of how he had to overcome many strange characters he met on his journey home from the war including man-eating giants, a witch with magic spells who could change men into pigs and women whose song was so alluring it would lead men to their deaths; how he lost all his men before arriving back in Ithaca, only to find dozens of suitors gate-crashing his palace and making unwelcome advances on his long-suffering wife; and how with the help of his son, he was able to lure the suitors into a trap and bring about their destruction. As well as studying one of the greatest adventure stories ever told, we would also cover the society in which it was set - in short, the world of the 'Homeric Hero'. Unit CC3: Roman Society and Thought This unit involves a study of Roman society and its values around C1st AD through the eyes of four Roman writers of the period, namely: :- Horace - noted for his wit and nicely turned phrase, Horace advised us to 'Seize the day' ('carpe diem') and who celebrated the death of Cleopatra with 'Now's the time for drinking' ('nunc est bibendum') :- Petronius -Nero's 'arbiter of taste' (until he had him commit suicide for treason), Petronius wrote a cruelly funny attack on the lifestyle excesses of Trimalchio, one of the original nouveaux riches :- Pliny - the straight-laced Roman governor and lawyer who found greater fame through his letters to some of the greats and not so greats of his day :- Juvenal - the man who made biting satire what it is today and possibly the rudest author ever to be studied at A level
Name: Classical Civilisation AS Level Qualification title: GCE AS Level in Classics Qualification type: Assessment During the course, students are required to complete a series of formal written assignments covering all areas of the specification. These comprise essays and critical analyses of the set texts, critical appreciations of works of art and reports on key archaeological sites. Students will also undertake a series of short tests and other less formal exercises to assess their understanding of the material. Where appropriate, students' work is assessed according to guidelines provided by the subject examiners. Awarding Oxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations Created 20160303 12:37:27 Updated 20160303 12:37:27
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Title: GCE AS Level in Classics Qualification: GCE AS Level in Classics Classification: Languages, Literature and Culture