13CS1

13 Classical Studies 1

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Greg Stevens.

Classical Studies is the study of the people, places and events of the civilisations of Ancient Greece and Rome and how they influence the modern world.

Students will:
•Be introduced to aspects of ancient history, literature, art and mythology with a focus on ancient Rome.
•Understand the relationships between the culture of classical civilisations and the modern world.
•Understand key moments in Roman history and make connections with the modern world.
•Appreciate examples of Roman literature and art which are of the highest standard and form their own opinions of them.

Prerequisites

At least 12 credits in Level 2 Classical Studies (12CS1).

OR at least 14 Level 2 English (12EN1) reading and/or writing credits, including external credits.

OR at least 14 Level 2 History (12HI1) credits, including external credits.

OR at least 14 Level 2 Art History (12AH1) credits, including external credits.

OR HoD approval 

(Standards with reading / writing components will be considered, eg. Geography)


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

*13CS1* - Supplementary costs: Approx $15

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91394 v2
NZQA Info
Classical Studies 3.1 - Analyse ideas and values of the classical world
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91395 v2
NZQA Info
Classical Studies 3.2 - Analyse the significance of a work(s) of art in the classical world
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91397 v2
NZQA Info
Classical Studies 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of significant ideology(ies) in the classical world
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 11

A.S. 91398 v2
NZQA Info
Classical Studies 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the lasting influences of the classical world on other cultures across time
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 10

Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 20
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 20

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.