13CST

Year 13 Classical Studies (CST)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms A. Lorkin.

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.

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
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
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.