Intro PP to VCE Classics

1. Classical Studies
Units 1 & 2

2. What are Classical Studies?
Ancient Greece
• Late Bronze Age to the Hellenic Period
• (Focus on 5th Century BC)

3. Ancient Rome
• The Late Republic to second century AD

4. WHY?

5. Why study these Classical Societies?
• Immense Influence on Western Culture.
• To reflect on the themes and meaning of
humanity.
• To compare and contrast our lives with those
of others from the past.
• To understand the structures and influences
that shape the modern world.
• ENJOYMENT!

7. The Nitty Gritty (specifics)
• Unit 1: Mythical Worlds
In the first half of the year
students will explore the myths
of Ancient Greece and Rome.
This topic will be broken up
into three different areas of
study : Heroes and
Monsters, Myth and
Archaeology and Myths in Art
and Literature.

8. By the end of Unit 1 students will be
expected to be able to:
• Explain the nature of ancient myth.
• Clarify the relationship between myth and
archaeology.
• Discuss different representations of Greek and
Roman Myths

9. • Unit 2: Classical Imaginations
In the second half of the year students
examine classical works, exploring the
material, political and intellectual life of
Classical Greece and Rome.
Areas of Study: Society through Culture
and Classics Through Time
- exploring the ways in
which classical works have
inspired later visionaries or
caused violent reactions

10. ASSESSMENT
• essay writing
• research reports
• short answer tests
• oral or multimedia presentations
• written reflection and analysis

11. Resources
• The School Library
• University Libraries
• Internet
• Bookstores
• Art Galleries
• Your own books/private access (your parents
books)