CLASSICAL CIVILIZATION – UNIVERSITY

Code: LVV 4U1 – Grade 12

Prerequisite:  ENG2D1, ENG2P1, LVLBU1

This course allows students to explore the beliefs and achievements of the classical world, which have shaped Western thought and civilization.   Students will investigate such aspects of classical culture as its mythology, art, literature, and philosophy, as well as elements of ancient Greek and Latin, through a variety of activities such as dramatizations, audio-visual presentations, and discussions.  By reading classical authors in English and examining archaeological evidence, students will enhance both their communication skills and their ability to think critically and creatively.