Papanui High School Papanui High School

CLASSICAL STUDIES 21F - Full Year

CLS21F
Course Description Recommended Prior Learning

Students need to have achieved Level 1 Literacy for this course


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


Learning Areas:

Social Science / Classics / History / Geography / Tourism