Classical Civilisation and Ancient History in British Secondary Education

Edith Hall is Professor of Classics at Durham University and Fellow of the British Academy specialising in ancient literature and philosophy and their reception and advocacy for prison education, widening access, Parthenon sculptures reunification and social justice. Arlene Holmes-Henderson MBE is Professor of Classics Education and Public Policy at Durham University. She specialises in the teaching and learning of classical subjects and regularly provides expert advice to international governments on curriculum and assessment design. She is founding director of Durham’s Centre for Classics Education Research and Engagements (CERES) and is co-director of the Advocating Classics Education project.

• Chapter 1: The Classical World in Translation: A Proud British TraditionChapter 2: Reinvigorating Classical Civilisation Education in the 20th CenturyChapter 3: Ancient History Education: Past and PresentChapter 4: Voices of ExperienceChapter 5: Advocacy for State School Classics EducationChapter 6: Getting StartedChapter 7: Next steps for Classics Education in Policy and PracticeAppendix 1: Guide to ResourcesAppendix 2: QuestionnaireAppendix 3: OCR GCSE and A Level ContentAppendix 4: Regional VariationsBibliographyIndex

"The book makes a substantial contribution to the history of classics education in its exclusive focus on non-linguistic classics which have often been overlooked in favour of charting the fortunes of Greek and Latin. One of its key strengths is that it offers a more personal history, identifying key players alongside pivotal moments, and drawing on personal testimonies. This not only makes for a more engaging read, but a more comprehensive picture of the forces that have shaped the classics education landscape.What makes it even more original, is the attention it gives not just to the history of teaching Classical Civilisation and Ancient History, but to its present and future." - Prof. Sharon Marshall, University of Exeter