2ZCLS

NCEA Level 2 Classical Studies

Course Description

Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Mr B. Silk.

Classical Studies is our look into the ancient world. To understand ourselves, and our place in a bi-cultural society, we need to know about the societies that have laid the foundations for the world in which we live.

Classical studies is the study of the people, places, and events of the classical world and how they influence the modern world. Classical studies is an interdisciplinary subject: students engage with literature, languages, art, history, science, technology, religion, and philosophy.

Students explore community, cultural identity, values, and perspectives and think critically about human behaviour and relationships to appreciate the civilisations of ancient Greece and Rome, understand the past and the present, and to imagine possible futures.

Level 2 Classical Studies focuses mainly on the Ancient Greek world.

The Level 2 topics covered in past years:

  • A basic introduction to the Ancient Greek world - religion, society, culture, myth, gods/goddesses and beyond. 
  • Connections to the ancient world and Aotearoa
  • A study on Pompeii - a Roman context
  • Oedipus The King - Ancient Greek Tragedy
  • Herakles - Ancient Greek Tragedy  
  • Greek Theatre
  • Greek Art & Architecture


Course Overview

Term 1
Introduction to the ancient Greek World.
Research into Pompeii and the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.

Term 2
Study of an ancient text or play - such as Euripides' Herakles or Oedipus by Sophocles.

Term 3
Introduction to ancient Greek art and architecture.

Term 4
Exam preparation

Recommended Prior Learning

Level 1 History or another Social Science. 

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Personal Device (Laptop) or 2B5

Pathway

Assessment Information

Assessments will be completed as written reports.

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: 18
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 8
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91200 v2
NZQA Info

Classical Studies 2.1 - Examine ideas and values of the classical world


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91201 v2
NZQA Info

Classical Studies 2.2 - Examine the significance of features of work(s) of art in the classical world


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91202 v3
NZQA Info

Classical Studies 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of a significant event in the classical world


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91204 v2
NZQA Info

Classical Studies 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between aspects of the classical world and aspects of other cultures


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 18
Total Numeracy Credits: 0