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Following on from the AS, A2 Classical Civilisation will introduce
students to life during the time of the Roman Emperors. With the
help of the writings of ancient historians students will analyse
and evaluate the reign of Augustus (the adopted son of Julius
Caesar and bringer of a 40-year peace), the reign of Tiberius (the
reluctant emperor) and the reign of Claudius (a story of admirable
survival). The option of a field-trip to Pompeii and Capri is also
included in the course. Five Reasons to Study this Course at
Chichester 1. An opportunity to embed and enhance your studies in
Classics. 2. A chance to deepen your knowledge through close
analysis and evaluation. 3. The prospect of further …
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Following on from the AS, A2 Classical Civilisation will introduce
students to life during the time of the Roman Emperors. With the
help of the writings of ancient historians students will analyse
and evaluate the reign of Augustus (the adopted son of Julius
Caesar and bringer of a 40-year peace), the reign of Tiberius (the
reluctant emperor) and the reign of Claudius (a story of admirable
survival). The option of a field-trip to Pompeii and Capri is also
included in the course. Five Reasons to Study this Course at
Chichester 1. An opportunity to embed and enhance your studies in
Classics. 2. A chance to deepen your knowledge through close
analysis and evaluation. 3. The prospect of further study at an
Outstanding College. 4. The ability to read more widely and use
critical analysis throughout. 5. Because you'll be supported by a
passionate subject specialist. What will I Study? Unit 3 - Augustus
and the Foundation of the Principate - A cunning and ruthless
warlord who would stop at nothing to ensure he was supreme? Or a
responsible statesman and benefactor devoted to restoring the peace
and prosperity which the ambitions of others had destroyed?
Augustus would want you to believe the latter but a biography of
Augustus by Suetonius will give you a more objective view of the
man, his motives and methods. Studies will also focus on his
building works and the propaganda of the statues built in his
honour. Unit 4 - Tiberius and Claudius - Tiberius was alleged to
have been smothered to death by the commander of his bodyguard;
Claudius was believed to have been served a dish of poisoned
mushrooms by his fourth wife. What were the reasons for these
apparent murders? From reading the accounts of the reigns of these
two emperors by the historian Tacitus and the biographer Suetonius
you will see that many hostile and damning stories circulated. But
are they true? How will I be Taught? Learning is a combination of
teacher-led discussion, activity based student participation and
small and large group sharing of ideas and concepts. Students will
be encouraged to ask questions and explore their own interests
within the subject. At A2 there is a increased focus on deeper
analysis and evaluation and students are expected to read widely,
both the set texts and the opinions of modern historians. Students
must devote time for self-study - at least 4.5 hours a week. How
will I be Assessed? Essay writing forms an essential part of the
course and students should have a high degree of language and
literature skills. Critical analysis, evaluation and textual
analysis will be crucial to learning. Homework will be set after
each lesson and a workbook will help embed learning. What our
students say? "I've loved studying classics because we get to look
at real people living real, exciting life events and it's
fascinating how much roman culture has influenced our lives today.
It's such a rich and engaging subject - I can't imagine anything
better to study" (Taya, A2 student)
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