Craighead Diocesan School
Year 13 Classical Studies
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms W. Johnston.
Year 13 Classical Studies
Classical Studies (Classics) is only available at Level 3. This course refers to the study of the languages, literature, material, culture, and history of the societies of the ancient world. It also looks at their influence on later periods and cultures right up to the present day. It is one of the most varied and interdisciplinary of all subjects and can include literature, history, philosophy, art and archaeology. Your appreciation of the history of our world will deepen with the study of Classics. It is especially of value if you intend travelling in the future.
This course will only run if there are sufficient numbers.
Classical Studies is the study of the civilisations of classical Greece and Rome without the study of the classical languages, Greek and Latin. The study of any civilisation is recognised to be educationally beneficial. Ancient Greek and Roman Cultures laid the foundations of western society. The art, science, literature, law, philosophy and architecture of Ancient Greece and Rome has shaped our thinking about key issues that still concern us today. Students are encouraged to make connections with later cultures in history. Classical Studies is a multi-disciplinary subject which includes a number of different types of study, eg. history, literature, and art, which are normally separated in the curriculum. Students may therefore gain experience of the connections that can exist between different intellectual disciplines.
Topics Covered
The course is likely to include:
* Study of either Greek or Roman literature in contexts e.g. The Aeneid or Aristophanes
* The impact of great military leaders such as Alexander the Great or Augustus Caesar
* The mythology of the Greeks and Romans
Subject Costs
Will vary according to individual needs. We do endeavour to travel to Christchurch for the University of Canterbury Classics Day
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Classical Studies 3.1 - Analyse ideas and values of the classical world
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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: 22
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.
Pathway Possibilities
Archivist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Barrister, Conservator, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Judge, Curator, Records Adviser, Policy Analyst, Intelligence Officer, Court Registry Officer,
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