AS/A Level GCE (for first teaching in 2008) Classics: Classical Greek - H040 H440

Units

Please find below the units which are available for this qualification.

For AS Level

Unit type

Unit title and Description

Unit code, Weighting and Assessment method

Mandatory
Classical Greek Language

Candidates will demonstrate the ability to translate from Classical Greek into English, with the option of translating from English into Classical Greek.

See Draft Specification

Mandatory
Classical Greek Verse and Prose Literature

Candidates develop their language skills through a study of prescribed verse and prose texts, such as the works of Homer and Xenophon. Candidates will demonstrate an understanding of literary techniques and have the opportunity to make a personal response to the texts.

See Draft Specification
For A2 Level

Mandatory
A2 Classical Greek Verse

Candidates will study Classical Greek verse in an holistic way through prescribed verse texts, such as the works of Euripides or Aristophanes, and through responding to an unseen verse passage via comprehension questions and translation.

See Draft Specification

Mandatory
A2 Classical Greek Prose

Candidates will study Classical Greek prose in an holistic way through prescribed prose texts, such as the works of Plato or Thucydides, and either an unseen translation with comprehension questions or a prose composition from English into Classical Greek.

See Draft Specification

Ask a question

Do you have a question that is not covered here or in our FAQs section and needs subject specialist knowledge? If so please email 14-19alevels@ocr.org.uk.