IB Course Guide 2020

Classical Greek and Roman Studies Standard Level only Comparison between this course and A Level: Both IB CGRS and A level Classical Civilisation courses are good vehicles for stimulating interest in the ancient world and making comparisons with our contemporary world. The IB course has the advantage of a completely free choice of theme in its 20% IA dossier. There is further choice to be made from the eight prescribed IB topics, ensuring every student experiences a balanced menu of Greek and Roman, literary and historical aspects.

C L A S S I C A L G R E E K A N D R O M A N S T U D I E S

Part A: 2 of 4 topics

1. Greek Epic: Iliad or Odyssey by Homer 2. Roman Epic: Aeneid by Virgil or Metamorphoses by Ovid 3. Greek Tragedy: Bacchae and Hippolytus by Euripides 4. Roman Religion: evinced from primary & secondary sources

Part B: 2 of 4 topics

5. Alexander the Great 6. Athenian Vase Painting 7. Roman Architecture 8. Augustan Rome

Internal Assessment:

20% Dossier: The compilation of 8-10 primary sources and a commentary of no more than 1500 words on any aspect of Greek or Roman civilisation or literature, selected by the candidate. 80% Examination Paper 1 Duration: 1½ hr, Weighting: 40% An extended-response paper based on the topics in part A Paper 2 Duration: 1½ hr, Weighting: 40% A short-answer paper based on documentary sources in part B

External Assessment:

In addition to the generic aims for Group 3, the aims of CGRS SL are to encourage students to: • become involved in interpreting and communicating a range of aspects of Greek and Roman civilisation • examine these aspects in social, political, and cultural contexts • understand that the nature and diversity of sources may lead to different ways of seeing or experiencing the past • develop critical insights on the structure and impact of diverse forms of cultural, social and political expression • foster an awareness of Greek and Roman thought and practice in examining the students’ own and other histories and cultures.

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