Greek (Classical)

The course offers the chance to build on the language skills acquired in GCSE to increase confidence and fluency of reading. By the end of the course all students should be able to read unseen Greek poetry and prose. It also offers the chance to do an in-depth study of the philosophical dialogue of Plato s Symposium and the rip-roaring epic of Homer s Odyssey.

Classical Greek builds on the foundations acquired at GCSE to expand to reading a wide variety of original Greek poetry and prose. In the literature half of the course, you will do an in-depth reading of Plato s Symposium, the ancient Greek phenomenon whereby after dinner guests would relax and enjoy deep and challenging conversations on bit topics. You will also read Homer s Odyssey and unpick what the Greek s really believed made a hero and what happened when he finally returned home to Ithaca.

5 grade 6s at GCSE. Grade 6 in Greek or Classical Civilisation (or similar subject ) GCSE..

Classical Greek leads on perfectly to studying Classics, Ancient History, English and Archaeology at degree level. Greek readers are good at solving puzzles so often find they are also at home in STEM-based subjects and careers. Coding is a popular onward move. Delving into complex literature leads to skills that are coveted in journalism, broadcasting, publishing, curating, law, politics, the civil service, media, the languages and teaching.