INT1 and INT2 Classical Studies

Mythology – Greek beliefs on the Creation, Life After Death and many more.

Archaeology and the Romans – how real evidence is unearthed.

Greek tragedy – Oedipus the King. Oedipus is given a terrible, unavoidable prediction for his own life. No wonder he came to such an unpleasant end.

Higher Classical Studies

Drama – comedy and tragedy. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry. You’ll laugh again.

Religion and Belief – the full story of Greek and Roman worship. Their weird and wonderful customs and festivals.

Advanced Higher Classical Studies

The Individual and Community – how to create the perfect society according to three Classical heavyweights: Aristotle, Plato and Cicero.

Higher Latin

As well as translation, two authors are studied for interpretation:

Vergil – A hero travels through the Underworld to visit the ghost of his father negotiating the River Styx and Cerberus the three-headed dog. Can our hero win through?

Cicero – A corrupt governor is on trial for his crimes. Prepare for a story of scandal and sleaze that makes modern-day news seem tame.

Advanced Higher Latrin

As well as translation, pupils study Ovid and Latin Love Poetry – private lives never go smoothly with these writers. Heart-break, anger, frustration. May contain some elements of happiness.