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.
External
NZQA Info
Classical Studies 2.1 - Examine ideas and values of the classical world
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Classical Studies 2.2 - Examine the significance of features of work(s) of art in the classical world
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Classical Studies 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of a significant event in the classical world
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Classical Studies 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between aspects of the classical world and aspects of other cultures