Napier Girls’ High School Napier Girls’ High School

Year 13 Classical Studies (CST)

13CST
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 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


Learning Areas:

Social Sciences



Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

WHAT ARE THE COURSE COSTS?
Nil