Napier Girls’ High School Napier Girls’ High School

Year 12 Classical Studies (CST)

12CST
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms A. Lorkin.

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.


Year 12 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. 


HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?

4 Level 2 Achievement Standards – 18 credits

2 internally assessed make up 10 credits

2 externally assessed make up 8 credits


WHO COULD TELL ME MORE?

Ms Sayers



Learning Areas:

Social Sciences


Pathway

Year 13 Classical Studies (CST)

WHAT COULD THIS SUBJECT LEAD TO?
Level 3 Classical Studies
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


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

WHAT ARE THE COURSE COSTS?
Nil