Level 3 Classical Studies
13CLST Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms K. Brown.
Recommended Prior LearningIn 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.