Year 13 Classical Studies (CST)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr N. Mannering.
Year 13 Classical Studies (CST)
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Classical Studies is understood as the study of the civilisations of Classical Greece and Rome without the study of the classical languages, Greek and Latin. Skills you will acquire in Classical Studies include researching, collating information, critical reflection, analysing source materials, report writing and improving your imagination.
The topics covered in this course include:
Examining influences of the ancient world across time in ‘Ancient Amazons - Legend and Legacy’
Following the adventures of Trojan hero, Aeneas, in his quest to found Rome in literary epic The Aeneid
Researching Roman ideologies, religions and beliefs about the underworld
Examining and analysing Greek Art and the mythology portrayed on it
HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?
4 Level 3 Achievement Standards – 20 credits
2 internally assessed make up 12 credits
2 externally assessed make up 8 credits
WHO COULD TELL ME MORE?
Ms Sayers
Recommended Prior Learning
WHAT SHOULD I HAVE ALREADY DONE?
You should have a good pass in Level 1 English as this course contains sophisticated reading material.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
WHAT ARE THE COURSE COSTS?
Nil
Pathway
WHAT COULD THIS SUBJECT LEAD TO?
NCEA Classical Studies can lead into any area of tertiary study.
It also leads to any profession that requires research, argument and a high level of reading and processing ability. Career options include Barrister, Journalist, Writer, Actor, Politician, Teacher and Archaeologist
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Classical Studies 3.1 - Analyse ideas and values of the classical world
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Classical Studies 3.2 - Analyse the significance of a work(s) of art in the classical world
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Classical Studies 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of significant ideology(ies) in the classical world
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Classical Studies 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the lasting influences of the classical world on other cultures across time
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.