CLS21F
This course requires 2 options.

CLASSICAL STUDIES 21F - Full Year

Course Description

Classical Studies is an interdisciplinary subject that uses art, literature and history to examine ancient Greek and Roman culture.

This course includes:

- Greek mythology - the gods, myths and legends of the Ancient world

- Classical Society - e.g. entertainment, gender roles, social structure, cultural practices

- Classical Art - e.g. the art of Pompeii and Herculaneum

- Classical Literature - e.g. The Odyssey

Future Possibilities: The course provides an excellent background for further study in Classics Level 3 and beyond, and also in History, Art History, English and Philosophy. Classics can also be of general interest, providing cultural enrichment, improving literacy and helping to develop communication, research and analytical skills.  Further study leads to careers in law, journalism, library and archive management, publishing, marketing, travel, broadcasting, foreign affairs, archeology, museum curation, architecture, education, research

Recommended Prior Learning

Students need to have achieved Level 1 Literacy for this course

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

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