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Classical Studies
Level 2 Classical Studies
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
At least 12 credits in NCEA Level 1 English,
including at least one writing Achievement
Standard is strongly recommended
CONTENT
Classical Studies is the study of two of the
most fascinating civilisations in the history of
mankind: the ancient Greeks and Romans.
This course investigates the mythology, social
life, history, literature and art of Greece and
Rome.
The topics we may study are:
- Cultural connections between ancient
and modern societies
- Greek Tragedy
- Art and Architecture of Pompeii
- Roman Social Life and History
- Athenian Social Life and History
- A significant historical event
HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED
8 credits external and 10 credits internal
achievement standards - 18 possible credits.
QUALIFICATION GAINED IF STANDARDS
SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED
NCEA Level 2 Classical Studies (18 credits).
WHAT WILL IT COST
Nil
NEXT STEP
Level 3 NCEA Classical Studies
WHO TO SEE
Mrs Bell
Level 3 Classical Studies
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
It is an advantage to have completed NCEA
Level 2 Classical Studies, but not a necessity.
At least 12 Credits in Year 12 Classical
Studies or English is strongly recommended.
CONTENT
Classical Studies is the study of two of the
most fascinating civilisations in the history of
mankind; the ancient Greeks and Romans.
This course investigates the mythology, art,
philosophy, religion, history and literature of
Greece and Rome.
The topics we study are a selection of the
following:
- Alexander the Great
- Roman Art and Architecture
- Religion, philosophy and belief
- Greek Vases
- Aristophanes comedies
- The influence of the classical world on
other cultures
HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED
14 credits external and 6 credits internal
achievement standards – 20 possible credits.
QUALIFICATION GAINED IF STANDARDS
SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED
NCEA Level 3 Classical Studies
(20 – 26 credits)
Opportunity to sit Scholarship examination
WHAT WILL IT COST
Nil
NEXT STEP
An Arts degree at a University
WHO TO SEE
Mrs Bell
