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Format Assessment FAQs Additional Info A Level Classical Civilisation course (AS & A2)Level: AS and A2 ( Full )The study of classical civilisation is understandably a wide ranging and far-reaching one encompassing a variety of subjects; history, literature, linguistics, numismatics, epigraphy, archaeology, art, architecture and philosophy. Classical civilisation is the term applied to the civilisations of Greece and Rome. AS Level Classification Code: H041 Unit 1: Homer’s Odyssey and Society Unit 2: Greek Tragedy in its Context Each unit is examined separately in a separate exam. This makes it easier for you, the candidate, to focus your revision on each unit in turn, rather than having to revise both together. The examination is 90 minutes long and has 100 marks available. The examinations for Units 1 and 2 are equally weighted. The examination has two sections: A and B. Section A is worth 55 marks and is a commentary question. In section A, candidates are required to answer one commentary questionselected from a choice of two. Candidates answer three sub-questions set. Section B is worth 45 marks and is an essay. In section B, candidates are required to answer one essay question from a choice of three. Bullet point guidance is provided for the candidate for each essay question. Candidates therefore answer two questions in total. A2 Level Classification Code: H441 Unit 3: Art and Architecture in the Greek World Unit 4: Virgil and the World of the Hero As with the AS, each unit is examined separately, at a different examination. The A2 Units are subtitled ‘synoptic’. Only examinations for A2 are ‘synoptic’. The structure of the examination, in which you are asked to draw your own links and comparisons between texts or materials, gives them that status. The examination is 120 minutes long and has 100 marks available. The examinations for Units 3 and 4 are equally weighted. The examination has two sections: A and B. Section A is worth 50 marks and is a commentary question. In section A candidates are required to answer one commentary questionselected from a choice of two. Candidates answer the two commentary sub-questions set. Section B is worth 50 marks and is an essay. In section B, candidates are required to answer one essay from a choice of two. Candidates therefore answer two questions in total. It is recommended that candidates have literary and communication skills equivalent to C or higher at GCSE, though full tutor support is given throughout. Basic English reading and writing skills are required. AQA A Level classical Civilisation
Recommended hours of study It is recommended that students allocate 150 hours to study fully for the AS in Classical Civilisation. Given that the Odyssey unit comprises half of the AS, you should expect to spend approximately 75 hours study time on it (including revision time). It is recommended that students allocate around 180 hours to study fully for the A2 in Classical Civilisation. Since the Art and Architecture in the Greek World paper makes up exactly half of the A2, you should expect to spend around 90 hours preparing yourself for this exam in particular. This includes reading and revision time Course materials are provided in paper format and delivered direct to your door within 7 days of enrolment. We will provide you with a list of examination centres but it is entirely your responsibility to find a centre which will accept you as an external candidate. In some cases you should be prepared to travel to another town or city to take your exams. We will provide expertise support and advice for students in their studies through their comprehensive course packs and tutoring system. However, we do stress that it is the student’s responsibility to find a centre to register and take their exams with. We are aware that sometimes this is difficult or even impossible to arrange. Now we have come to an arrangement with centres in Birmingham, Bristol and Harrogate so please contact them directly for fees and a timetable. We realise this may still involve a good deal of travelling for some students but the long-term benefits of being able to gain A Levels far outweigh the short-term expense and inconvenience. English Maths Science Tuition Centre Ltd. Tel: 0121-771-1298 http://www.englishandmaths.com/Index.php ------------------ 3A Tutors Ltd Tel: 0117 9109931 Email: enquiries@3at.org.uk -------------------- Harrogate Tutorial College Telephone +44(0)1423 501041 E-Mail study@htcuk.org --------------------- Campbell Harris Tutors Ltd Email principal@campbellharris.co.uk Q: When can I enrol? Yes! We do offer payment plans for this course to students resident in the UK only. See fees page for further details. Yes ! We currently have students all over the world studying with the college. How to Study It is recommended that student read the study guide, it contains some useful information some of which you will already know, but other details you may not. The importance of note-making has already been stressed in the study guide. There are many methods you can apply to making notes; none of which is necessarily any better than any other. The actual method you choose depends very much upon yourself and which method suits your style of study. You must remember that some styles of note-making which are more suited to some types of data than others. Thematic notes may be suites to a diagrammatic form of note making. Bullet points are a useful technique to condense material and highlight the salient points. However you choose to make your notes (and you really should make some), you must do so methodically and regularly; if you get behind you will find it far more difficult to catch up later. Further Study It is the intention of the author and of this A-Level to provide you with a solid foundation upon which you will be able to build by further study. Hopefully you will enjoy all of the subjects covered in the A-Level course, and will find some of them of enough interest that you would like to pursue them further, whether at tertiary level or in your own independent learning. Some thoughts on how you can continue beyond the course are: Visiting Museums Many local museums have excellent classical exhibitions. Often, local museums contain archaeological information or artefacts about the history of the area in which you live. The museums in London house artefacts are of national importance, and are certainly worth a visit. In particular, the British Museum is a treasure house of Greek and Roman art and architecture, as well as housing the more everyday objects uncovered by archaeological excavation. There are the numerous Roman sites outside of London, including the World Heritage Sites of Hadrian’s Wall and its many forts. Internet As you can imagine, there is a substantial amount of information available on the internet for the study of the civilisations of Greece and Rome. The Classical Association website is certainly worth visiting: http://www.classicalassociation.org/ There is also an umbrella organisation called ‘JACT’ (Joint Association of Classical Teachers) which serves to provide a voice for Classics Teachers, though they are happy to accept non-teachers (i.e. students) as members. Both groups produce a magazine of general interest as part of the subscription rates. They are also a first port of call for information on many different kinds of Classics-related events, such as workshops, day events, conferences and talks. http://www.jact.org/ Finally, the Perseus Project, is strongly recommended. The aim of this project is to make accessible ancient source material in both the original language as well as a parallel English translation. Not every ancient writer is represented, but it is certainly worth investigating. http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/ Books Despite modern technology, the best sources are books written by recognised academics, often primarily focussed at undergraduates and those simply interested in the subject. These are quite simply invaluable in learning the subject. Recommended Reading J. Boardman, J. Griffin, & O. Murray, Oxford History of the Classical World ch.2 (Oxford 1986) ISBN 0198721129 H. W. Clarke, The Art of Odyssey (Bristol1989) ISBN 1853990523 Course Fee: Starting at: £349.00Student can choose to pay their course fees in full upon enrolment or take out a pay as you study plan as follows.
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