Classical Studies (Y13)
Subject Description
Students will engage with the history and lasting legacies of the classical world including art, theatre, science and philosophy. The main case studies in the L3 course focus on Alexander the Great, the influence of Greek sculpture and vases, Greek and Roman philosophy, and comedic theatre. Students will develop critical thinking skills, primary source analysis skills and strong formal writing skills.
This course will develop students’ knowledge and understanding of the classical world as well as their academic research and writing skills, key inter-disciplinary skills for those pursuing further study in Classics or other humanities subjects.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Nil costs
Pathway
Classics is a cross-discipline subject which covers aspects of literature, art history, architecture, philosophy and history. In Classics, students will develop a range of critical and conceptual thinking, source analysis and communication skills which are useful skills that can be applied to a range of careers and further study.
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 3.3 - 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: 18
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.