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Classical Studies

Classical Studies. Leaving Certificate. Why study Classics?. Modern Western society has its roots in Classical world. Modern film, theatre, architecture, art, sculpture, political thought, democracy, engineering, military tactics, and modern philosophy among others.

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Classical Studies

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  1. Classical Studies Leaving Certificate

  2. Why study Classics? • Modern Western society has its roots in Classical world. • Modern film, theatre, architecture, art, sculpture, political thought, democracy, engineering, military tactics, and modern philosophy among others. • Classical Studies offers a broad education drawing on elements of History, Art, Philosophy, Theatre and Literature. Socrates in Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin

  3. What will I study? 4 Topics • Alexander the Great • Greek Tragedy (Drama) • Socrates and Plato (Philosophy) • Roman Art and Architecture.

  4. The Exam? • The Leaving Cert exam is essay based. • You are required to answer 6 essay style questions in 3 hours. • A good level of English is required. • Essay should be logical, well-structured and include well developed points. • An interest in the Ancient World. • An interest in exploring literature, art, history, philosophy.

  5. Greek or Latin? • Do I need to have studied Greek or Latin at Junior Cert? • No, definitely not. • Little or no language is required for the Classical Studies course. • We use English translations of all texts.

  6. Italy Trip • Students who study Classical Studies in 5th year get first preference for laces on the Poetry Classical Italian trip. • Usually around Easter time. • Visit Rome, Pompeii, Mt. Vesuvius.

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  9. More Information on Classics? • www.careersportal.ie – Info on the subject and college options • www.qualifax.ie – Info on subject and college options • www.ancientgreece.co.uk– An excellent site about the civilization of the Greeks. • www.ancient-greece.org/ - Another interesting site about the Greeks. • http://www.crystalinks.com/greece.html- Lots and lots of information about Ancient Greece • www.ancientgreece.com/s/Mythology/ - A site all about Greek Mythology. • www.roman-empire.net/ - An interesting site all about the Roman Empire. • http://www.exovedate.com/ancient_timeline_one.html- A good timeline for the ancient world. • http://www.historylink101.com/ancient_rome.htm- Another useful site. • http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/a_history_of_ancient_rome.htm- A history of Rome. • http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/romeancientrome/Ancient_Rome_Republic_Empire_Fall_of_Rome.htm- Lots of articles about Rome and the Romans.

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