The ancient Greeks and Romans created a legacy that has shaped the literature, language, arts, politics and philosophy of the western world. This course allows you to develop a critical approach to the literature and culture of this fascinating period in history. You will study poetry and plays and analyse the issues and values that shaped classical civilisation.
“The World of the Hero” explores both Greek and Roman epics, with the study of either Homer’s Iliad or Odyssey and Virgil’s Aeneid.
There are four lessons:
1. Homer’s world of the hero: Odyssey 1
2. Homer’s world of the hero: Odyssey 2
3. Virgil’s world of the hero: Aeneid 1
4. Virgil’s world of the hero: Aeneid 2
Entry Requirements: Level 2 English
Format of Course Materials: Paper-based
Assignments: Seven written assignments. These do not count towards the final grade.
Exams: None – go straight to Part 2
Prison Support Requirements: Support completion and submission of assignments
Tutor Support: Yes
What’s Next? Classical Civilisation A-Level Part 2
Find Out More: From NEC here
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