Component 3: Beliefs and Ideas Study Guides
for A Level OCR Classical Civilisation
- The nature of the Olympian gods
- Personal experience of the divine
- Religion and society
- Places of worship
- Rituals and priests
- Religion and philosophy
- Prescribed visual/material sources
- Prescribed literary sources
Plus! For Greek Religion a full-colour PDF is included so that students can benefit from looking at the visual sources in colour!
- The background of the late Republic
- Cato and the politics of the optimates
- Caesar as popularis and dictator
- Cicero and the res publica
- Prescribed literary sources
Available for Greek Religion and Politics of the Late Republic
Each pack focuses on the study of visual and material culture / historical and political context, covering the specification requirements in three key sections:
- Section A: Historical/political context
- Section B: Understanding of literature
- Section C: Exam advice and the topic as a whole
A thorough knowledge base:
Students will understand how the writers shape meaning, audience reception, diverse contexts and influences, and genres and literary traditions to write well-informed answers to their exam questions.
Skills development: Beyond insightful learning, students will develop the ability to respond critically to the sources and evaluate the impact of the classical world on the writing and the varied responses.
- For use in class, as homework or for independent study
Include: activities and tips to consolidate knowledge and tasks based on exam question styles to help develop knowledge and skills!
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What do teachers say about this resource? (12047)
I found "Politics in the Late Republic" to be a well-written and well-presented resource, offering a high quality of information throughout. The material was clearly structured, making it easy to follow complex topics, while the content itself was both detailed and engaging. The analysis of political dynamics during the period was insightful and supported by strong evidence, making it a valuable resource for understanding the nuances of Roman political life.
I particularly appreciated the contextual threads woven throughout the content. The author skillfully integrated different aspects of history, providing a wide-ranging understanding of how the Roman political system evolved. This approach allowed for a more comprehensive view of the era, showing how various social, economic, and military factors influenced the political landscape. Overall, the resource gave me a deeper and more interconnected understanding of Roman politics in the late Republic.
The resource enhances learning a great deal by bringing together a wide range of information and sources. It offers a comprehensive view of Roman politics in the late Republic, pulling from various historical texts and scholarly interpretations. This diversity of perspectives allows for a more nuanced understanding of the subject, making complex ideas easier to grasp. By presenting different angles and supporting evidence, the resource encourages deeper critical thinking and a broader comprehension of the political dynamics of the time.
I find the presentation and layout to be clear and easy to understand. Cognitive load is very important and I feel this resource reduces overload nicely.
I feel the resource matches the specification well, effectively pulling in all the different aspects of the course. It covers the key topics in detail, addressing the essential themes and concepts laid out in the curriculum. The inclusion of diverse historical sources and the thorough analysis of political, social, and economic factors ensure that all relevant areas are explored, aligning closely with the exam requirements.
On the whole I liked this resource. I particularly liked the variety of techniques to present the material. It enhances learning by making a topic numerous pupils have found confusing, more comprehensible/manageable. It matches the spec well. Nothing significant is omitted and there is a logical progression of material. I would purchase this as it fills a gap in the market and could also be used for ancient history or additional background when studying authors in Latin. It was particularly strong on the letters.
I thought it was good. I think covering the same ground from different perspectives works well and allows the student to focus on the different characters, rather than see things purely as a chronological timeline.
I like the little maps and pictures which break up the text
The activities in Section B relating to the letters are very good.
Usually teach other modules for Class Civ as I don't feel the OCR book does this one very well. I would feel more confident teaching it using this guide.
What do teachers say about this resource? (11776)
Overall, I found this an excellent and much needed resource. It provides a lot that is missing from the OCR book. Section B in particular was useful in that it collated much of the extra reading material which is often a bit of a pain to track down.
Overall this is a good resource which will surely help teachers and students with the course. It has a good balance of text and images and relevant activities to help with studying the course. There is a good range of activities to consolidate and solidify the information in the guide. It provides a lot of information and builds on that given in the official OCR textbook. The inclusion of additional resources is very useful, especially when teachers are thinking about planning longer style questions.
On the whole I thought this was another excellent classics resource, particularly as there is not much else “out there” to help students. There were also numerous varied activities right from the beginning. The resource enhances learning by providing helpful exam advice. Its educational value would be to provide all ranges of ability with confidence, as it covers the whole unit, without omissions, in a logical manner.It could also be crossreferenced to help learners re: the Greek art unit eg re: Parthenon or Olympia. Furthermore,the exam skills section is most welcome with its essay plans.