CLASSICAL STUDIES 21F - Full Year
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs J. Welch, Ms T. Sapwell.
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
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