13CLST

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


Subject

Level 

Recommendations

9 Social Studies

9

Open entry.

10 Social Studies

10

Open entry.

Level 1 Social Studies

1

Open entry.

Level 2 Classical Studies

2

At least 10 or more credits in a Level 1 Social Sciences subject or Level 1 English.

Level 3 Classical Studies

3

At least 10 or more credits in a Level 2 Social Sciences subject or Level 2 English.


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.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 12
External Assessed Credits: 8
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91394 v2
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.


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91395 v2
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/


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
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: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 20
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.

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