Westlake Girls’ High School
Level 3 Classical Studies
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms K. Brown.
In Level 3 Classical Studies at Westlake Girls High School the focus is on the civilisation of ancient Rome. Topics include: the religious and philosophical belief systems of Rome, the epic poetry of Virgil and the architecture and sculpture of Imperial Rome.
NZQA Rationale: Classical Studies is the study of the people, places, and events of the classical world and how they influence the modern world. Classical Studies is an interdisciplinary subject: students engage with Literature, Languages, Art, History, Science, Technology, Religion and Philosophy. Students explore community, cultural identity, values and perspectives and think critically about human behaviour and relationships to appreciate the civilisations of ancient Greece and Rome, understand the past and the present and to imagine possible futures.
The standards and topics offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Course Overview
Term 1
In Term One the social, cultural and political background of ancient Rome will be covered, as well as the 3.4 internal assessment on ideologies.
Term 2
In Term 2 the 3.2 external standard will be covered. This deals with the art and architecture of ancient Rome. Research for the 3.5 internal standard will take place. This focuses on the lasting influence of the classical world on other cultures across time.
Term 3
In Term 3 the 3.1 standard on ideas and values of the classical world will be covered. This will involve the examination of Virgil's epic poem "The Aeneid" and its relationship to the Augustan age.
Recommended Prior Learning
Pathway
Classical Studies lends itself to a wide range of career choices. These include work within media and communication, journalism, research fields, education, politics, government agencies, technology, conservation, archaeology, historical preservation, advertising, fashion and the creative arts. Skills that are taught include the analysis and evaluation of evidence, construction of arguments, research, problem solving and the consideration of historical patterns and cultural viewpoints.
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 3.1 - Analyse ideas and values of the classical world
Candidates will be expected to have an understanding of:
- leadership
- relationships
- power
- responsibilities.
Questions may cover a combination of ideas or values.
Candidates should respond with extended paragraphs.
NZQA Info
Classical Studies 3.2 - Analyse the significance of a work(s) of art in the classical world
Candidates will be expected to have an understanding of the features of the contexts and features of art works mentioned in Explanatory Notes 3 and 4 of the standard.
Questions may cover a combination of features of art works.
Candidates should respond with extended paragraphs.
https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/subjects/assessment-specifications/classical-studies-l3/
NZQA Info
Classical Studies 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of significant ideology(ies) in the classical world
NZQA Info
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: 20
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 Tags
Early Childhood Teacher, Primary School Teacher, Photographer, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Social Worker, Teacher Aide, Animator/Digital Artist, Holiday Park Manager, Actor, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artist, Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Tailor/Dressmaker, Entertainer, Flight Attendant, Cafe/Restaurant Manager, Film/Television Camera Operator, Journalist, Graphic Designer, Communications Professional, Telecommunications Technician, Community Worker, Conservator, Quantity Surveyor, Technical Writer, Editor, Make-up Artist, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Workplace Relations Adviser, Media Producer, Production Assistant Lecturer, Recreation Co-ordinator, Television Presenter, Marketing Specialist,
Disclaimer
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths
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