NCEA Level 3 Classical Studies 301
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms R. Lomax

Classical Studies 301
In this course we study both ancient Greece and ancient Rome. We look at the how the Classical world has influenced different societies, Roman mythology (Gods and heroes) and important people who changed the Classical world, like Alexander the Great. This course will help students to develop a wide range of academic skills which can be used across any academic setting. We will explore ideas such as citizenship and society, culture and identity, empire and power, conflict, and art and aesthetics.
22 Credits; UE Approved Subject
Course Overview
Term 1
Topic:
The Aeneid
Roman Religion / Mythology
Assessment:
Internal AS 91398: Demonstrate understanding of the lasting influences of the classical world on other cultures across time (6 credits)
Term 2
Topic:
The Aeneid
Introduction to the ancient Greek world
Alexander the Great
Assessment:
Derived Grade Assessment AS 91394: Analyse ideas and values of the classical world (4 credits)
Term 3
Topic:
Alexander the Great
Propaganda and ideology
Assessment:
Internal AS 91397: Demonstrate understanding of significant ideology(ies) in the classical world (6 credits)
Derived Grade Assessment AS 91396: Analyse the impact of a significant historical figure on the classical world.
Term 4
Topic:
Revision of external topics
Assessment:
External AS 91394: Analyse ideas and values of the classical world (4 credits)
External AS 91396: Analyse the impact of a significant historical figure on the classical world (4 credits)
Recommended Prior Learning
This is a literacy heavy subject. You should have 12 credits from a level 2 subject which is literacy rich (eg English or History etc). Ideally you should already have your 10 UE literacy credits.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
No days out of school are planned at this stage although should a relevant exhibition or university day occur a trip may take place.
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
External
NZQA Info
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 2022-06-16, Week: 2022-06-16
NZQA Info
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 2022-06-16, Week: 2022-06-16
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 2022-06-16, Week: 2022-06-16
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 2022-06-16, Week: 2022-06-16
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22
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.