13CLS

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.

Total Credits Available: 18
Internal Assessed Credits: 12
External Assessed Credits: 6
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91396 v2
NZQA Info

Classical Studies 3.3 - Analyse the impact of a significant historical figure on the classical world


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r,6w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91397 v2
NZQA Info

Classical Studies 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of significant ideology(ies) in the classical world


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91398 v2
NZQA Info

Classical Studies 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the lasting influences of the classical world on other cultures across time


Level: 3
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

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.