Why Greek?
The study of Greek in the Sixth Form aims to develop further and build upon the grammar and literature content of work done in earlier years. Authors are studied in greater depth and independent reading and research is encouraged. The lessons at AS and A2 level cover a wide variety of Greek writers and students can develop their own interest in different areas of the course. Much emphasis is placed on enjoyment of the subject. Students who opt for Greek enjoy the benefits of a smaller teaching group.
Course Overview
Unit 1 – Classical Greek Language
Students will be tested on their knowledge of Greek prose. The exam consists of a translation of a passage of Greek into English, followed by either another passage of Greek into English OR a set of five sentences into Greek.
Unit 2 – Classical Greek Verse and Prose Literature
This contains questions on a prose author studied and questions on a verse author studied.
Unit 3 – Classical Greek Verse
Students read prescribed verse texts and answer questions on the set text. They also complete an unseen translation and comprehension.
Unit 4 – Classical Greek Prose
Students read prescribed prose texts. They answer questions on the prose set text and complete a translation and comprehension.
Assessment
Assessment at AS Level is by written examinations on Classical Greek Language and Classical Greek Verse and Prose Literature. A2 Level assessment is by written examinations on Classical Greek Verse and Classical Greek Prose.
Beyond A Level
Greek can combine with any A Level to provide a good entry base for many University courses. Students who opt for Greek A Level are generally lively, happy and very hard-working. People who study Classics (Latin and Greek) are renowned for their kills of logic, perception, clarity of thought and expression, the ability to manipulate language and to spell properly! Many students go on to become businesswomen, teachers, writers, lawyers – and many end up in extremely high-powered posts.