Classical Studies

Units 1 & 2

What are Classical Studies?

Ancient Greece • Late Bronze Age to the Hellenic Period• (Focus on 5th Century BC)

Ancient Rome• The Late Republic to second century AD

WHY?

Why study these Classical Societies?

• Immense Influence on Western Culture.• To reflect on the themes and meaning of

humanity.• To compare and contrast our lives with those

of others from the past. • To understand the structures and influences

that shape the modern world.• ENJOYMENT!

The Nitty Gritty (specifics)

• Unit 1: Mythical WorldsIn the first half of the year students will explore the myths of Ancient Greece and Rome.This topic will be broken up into three different areas of study : Heroes and Monsters, Myth and Archaeology and Myths in Art and Literature.

By the end of Unit 1 students will be expected to be able to:

• Explain the nature of ancient myth.• Clarify the relationship between myth and

archaeology.• Discuss different representations of Greek and

Roman Myths

• Unit 2: Classical Imaginations

In the second half of the year students examine classical works, exploring the material, political and intellectual life of Classical Greece and Rome.Areas of Study: Society through Culture and Classics Through Time

- exploring the ways in which classical works have inspired later visionaries or caused violent reactions

ASSESSMENT

• essay writing• research reports• short answer tests• oral or multimedia presentations• written reflection and analysis

Resources

• The School Library• University Libraries• Internet• Bookstores• Art Galleries• Your own books/private access (your parents

books)

PATHWAYS

•University ARTS•Historian•Archaeologist•Writer •Philosopher•Artist