AS Modules ~ CC3: Roman Society and Thought
For this module we look at the theme of Roman society and thought, studying in English some of the writings of Horace, Juvenal, Pliny and Petronius to investigate the following themes:
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the position of freedmen and slaves |
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the patron-client relationship |
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life in the city of Rome v. life in the countryside |
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Roman attitudes to foreigners |
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the position of women and the family in society |
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the effects of wealth, especially the nouveaux riches |
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the position and power of the Emperor |
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food and dinner parties |
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religion and philosophies such as Stoicism and Epicureanism. |
1. Horace Satires and Epistles and Persius Satires
translated by N Rudd, Penguin, 2005
ISBN 978-0-14-045508-3.
2. Juvenal Satires
translated by P Green, Penguin, 2004
ISBN 978-0-14-044704-0.
3. Petronius' Satyricon
translated by J P Sullivan, Penguin.
ISBN 978-0-14-044489-6.
4. The Letters of the Younger Pliny
translated by B Radice, Penguin.
ISBN 978-0-14-044127-7.
Paper CC3: Roman Society and Thought (100 marks) (Entry code F383)
This paper lasts 1 hour 30 minutes and has two sections:
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Section A: (55 marks) Candidates are required to answer one commentary question selected from a choice of two. Candidates answer the three sub-questions set. |
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Section B: (45 marks) Candidates are required to answer one essay question from a choice of three. Bullet point guidance is provided for the candidate for each essay question. |
If you would like further details of the content of this module, please visit the OCR website at
www.ocr.org.uk,
email the
Independent Learning Manager
or telephone us on 01223 330579.
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