Ashburton College
NCEA Level 2 Classical Studies
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: G. Hampton.
Classics is the study of the Ancient Greeks and Romans. Both cultures have greatly influenced the development of Western civilisation. It is a multidisciplinary subject that covers history, art, literature and philosophy.
In Classics we delve into the ancient world, learning about how the ancient cultures lived and comparing that to our own society. Students will develop essential skills such as the ability to gather, analyse and communicate information, to think laterally and creatively, to articulate unique points of view.
At Level 2 there is an emphasis on the messages of Greek mythology, the idea of heroism in the ancient world and investigating how the ancient Romans lived.
Content/Skills:
- Classical mythology;
- The Greek hero Odysseus;
- The destruction of the city of Pompeii; and
- Greek and Roman Art and Architecture.
This course leads to a University Entrance approved subject.
Field trip: Potential architecture trip to Oamaru.
Recommended Prior Learning
Beneficial to have undertaken a Level 1 Social Science Course and have a satisfactory result in Level 1 English.
This course should be taken if you intend continuing with this subject at Level 3 (Year 13).
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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
Pathway Tags
Academic librarian, Archaeologist, Archivist, Broadcast Journalist, Civil Service Administrator, Politician, Editor, Information Specialist, Curator, Lawyer, Researcher, Museum Specialist, Librarian, Museum Educator, Media, Marketing, Public Relations Professional, Advertising, Proof Reader, Fact Checker (Publishing), Documentary Film Makers, Historians, Genealogists, Author, Teacher.,
Disclaimer
For NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.
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