Teacher in Charge: Ms T. Brown
The standards and topics offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.
In Level 2 Classical Studies at Westlake Girls High School the focus is on the civilisation of ancient Greece; everyday life; the social and political systems, the art and literature. We examine the belief systems, philosophies and values of the time. Topics include: Athenian society, Greek drama and mythology, the architecture and sculpture of ancient Athens.
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.
Term 1
Term 1 will involve the social, cultural and political background of ancient Greece and the 2.3 internal on a significant event in classical society.
10 Credits from Level 1 English OR 10 Credits from a Level 1 Social Sciences subject.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A.S. 91200 v2 Classical Studies 2.1 - Examine ideas and values of the classical world | 2 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4r,4w |
|
A.S. 91201 v2 Classical Studies 2.2 - Examine the significance of features of work(s) of art in the classical world | 2 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4r,4w |
|
A.S. 91202 v3 Classical Studies 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of a significant event in the classical world | 2 |
I |
4 |
Y |
4r |
|
A.S. 91204 v2 Classical Studies 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between aspects of the classical world and aspects of other cultures | 2 |
I |
6 |
Y |
6r |
|
Total Credits |
Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
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