Curriculum Studies Guide 2018

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Curriculum Studies Guide 2018
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Classical Studies
Classical Studies greatly improves knowledge
retention, recall and essay–writing skills.
Students learn to reason using historical facts to
create a picture of life in classical times. They also
learn to interpret classical literature in translation
and to find its relevance in its own time and in a
modern context.
YEAR 12
Status Optional
Prerequisites None
Periods per week Five
Description
The aim of this course is to stimulate students in
a study of the classical world, without demanding
a background of language skills, by offering a wide
range of topics on historical, literary and artistic
themes from specifically the Greek civilisation.
The courses at both levels provide opportunities
for interdisciplinary teaching and are designed to
appeal to students with a range of abilities.
Five topics are studied throughout the year:
AS 91200 – Greek Tragedy
Examine ideas and values of the classical world.
(4 credits – external)
AS 91201 – Ancient Art & Architecture
Examine the significance of features of work(s) of
art in the classical world. (4 credits – external)
AS 91202 – Classical Event: The Trojan War
Demonstrate understanding of a significant event
in the classical world. (4 credits – internal)
AS 91204 – Epic Poem vs Epic Film
Demonstrate understanding of the relationship
between aspects of the classical world and
aspects of other cultures. (6 credits – internal)
These topics combine to give students a good
understanding of classical literature, history,
philosophy, customs and ways of life. This course
also provides a sound basis for Level 3 Classical
Studies.
Assessment
1. Class tests and exercises
2. Term 3 school examination
3. NCEA assessments
YEAR 13
Status Optional
Prerequisites Level 2 Classical Studies is
recommended but not
essential.
Periods per week Five
Description
The aim of this course is to stimulate students in
a study of the classical world, without demanding
a background of language skills, by offering a
wide range of topics on historical, literary and
artistic themes from specifically the Roman
civilisation. The course provides opportunities
for interdisciplinary teaching and is designed
to appeal to students with a range of abilities.
In 2015 over 12,000 students studied Classical
Studies throughout New Zealand and the number
is still growing.
The following three topics are studied throughout
the year:
AS 91394 – Virgil
Analyse ideas and values of the classical world.
(4 credits – external)
AS 91395 – Art of the Roman Empire
Analyse the significance of a work(s) of art in the
classical world. (4 credits –external)
AS 91397 – Art of the Roman Empire
Demonstrate understanding of significant
ideology(ies) in the classical world.
(6 credits – internal)
AS 91398–Heroism in the ancient andmodernworld
Demonstrate understanding of the lasting
influences of the classical world on other cultures
across time. (6 credits – internal)
These topics combine to give students a varied
view of classical life and times and provide a
sound base for tertiary classical studies.
Assessment
1. Class tests and exercises
2. Term 3 school examination
3. NCEA assessments