• Units
• Full Courses
• Assessment objectives

Units

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

Unit B401: Classical Greek Language 1

Unit description	Assessment incl. duration	Weighting
Greek passages based on mythology and Greek domestic life.	Written examination 1 hour	25% full course 50% short course

Unit B402: Classical Greek Language 2

Unit description	Assessment incl. duration	Weighting
Greek passages based on historical stories.	Written examination 1 hour	25% full course

Unit B403: Classical Greek Prose Literature

Unit description	Assessment incl. duration	Weighting
Prescribed prose texts.	Written examination 1 hour	25% full course 50% short course

Unit B404: Classical Greek Verse Literature

Unit description	Assessment incl. duration	Weighting
Prescribed verse texts.	Written examination 1 hour	25% full course 50% short course

Unit B405: Sources for Classical Greek

Unit description	Assessment incl. duration	Weighting
Source-based study of Classical Greek civilisation.	Written examination 1 hour	25% full course 50% short course

Full Courses

We also offer a full course in GCSE Classical Greek, offering:

• Greater control of assessment activities
• Interesting course content which is relevant to daily life
• Stimulating content across all subjects
• A focus on developing students' personal, learning and thinking skills

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Assessment objectives

Candidates are expected to demonstrate the following in the context of the content described:

AO1

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of language.

AO2

Demonstrate an understanding and an appreciation of literature and/or other sources related to society and values of the classical world through analysis, evaluation and response.

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