NCEA Level 3 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 3 Classical Studies focuses mainly on the Ancient Roman world.
The Level 3 course covers,
- A basic introduction to the Ancient Rome world - religion, society, leadership, culture, myth, gods/goddesses and beyond.
- Connections to the ancient world and Aotearoa
- Alexander the Great- a Greek/Macedonian context
- Juvenal's XVI Satires - ancient text
- Development of Satire over time
- Roman Art & Architecture
Course Overview
Term 1
Develop a basic understanding of Ancient Rome - myth, society, culture, religion, etc.
Unit of Alexander the Great
Term 2
Assessment on Alexander the Great - Demonstrate understanding of significant ideology(ies) in the classical world
Unit of Juvenal's Satires
Term 3
Assessment on Juvenal's Satires - Demonstrate understanding of the lasting influences of the classical world on other cultures across time
Unit on Art & Architecture
Term 4
Prepare for externals
Recommended Prior Learning
L2 Classical Studies.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Personal Device (Laptop) or 2B5
Assessment Information
Assessments can be completed in a variety of assessment formats - including, written report, podcast, script, and commentary video.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 3.1 - Analyse ideas and values of the classical world
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Classical Studies 3.2 - Analyse the significance of a work(s) of art in the classical world
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Classical Studies 3.3 - Analyse the impact of a significant historical figure on the classical world
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Classical Studies 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of significant ideology(ies) in the classical world
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Classical Studies 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the lasting influences of the classical world on other cultures across time
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 26
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.