NCEA Level 3 Classical Studies 301
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms J. Botting.
Classical Studies 301
Classical Studies looks at Ancient Greece and Rome's people, places and events. We explore ideas such as citizenship and society, culture and identity, empire and power, conflict, and art and aesthetics.
This course builds on the knowledge and skills students learnt in CLS201 with a specific focus on influence and ideology. We will study Greek vases, the influence of Trojan War myths on art over time, and the impact Alexander the Great and his ideologies had on the Classical world.
As a literacy-rich, UE-approved subject, students will continue to develop and strengthen a wide range of academic skills which can be used across any academic setting in preparation for tertiary study.
Course Overview
Term 1
Topic: Trojan War myths on Greek vases
Assessment: Practice for external AS 91395 Analyse the significance of a work(s) of art in the classical world.
Term 2
Topic: The Influence of Trojan War Myths on Art.
Assessment: Internal AS 91398: Demonstrate understanding of the lasting influences of the classical world on other cultures across time (6 credits)
Topic: Alexander the Great
Assessment: Practice for external AS 91396: Analyse the impact of a significant historical figure on the classical world.
Term 3
Topic: Propaganda and Ideology of Alexander the Great
Assessment: Internal AS 91397: Demonstrate understanding of significant ideology(ies) in the classical world (6 credits).
Derived Grade Exams for AS 91395 and AS 91396 will also occur during this term.
Term 4
Topic: Revision and exam preparation.
Assessment: External AS 91395: Analyse the significance of a work(s) of art in the classical world (4 credits) and/or
External AS 91396: Analyse the impact of a significant historical figure on the classical world (6 credits)
Recommended Prior Learning
You should have 12 or more credits from a literacy-rich NCEA Level 2 subject (e.g. Classical Studies, English or History). Ideally, you should already have 10 UE literacy credits. While Level 2 Classical Studies is helpful, all students will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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.
Students will need a device, a highlighter and a lined notebook.
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 3.2 - Analyse the significance of a work(s) of art in the classical world
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 8
NZQA Info
Classical Studies 3.3 - Analyse the impact of a significant historical figure on the classical world
Assessments:
Term: 2022-06-16, Week: 2022-06-16
NZQA Info
Classical Studies 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of significant ideology(ies) in the classical world
Assessments:
Term: 2022-06-16, Week: 2022-06-16
NZQA Info
Classical Studies 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the lasting influences of the classical world on other cultures across time
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.