CLS301

NCEA Level 3 Classical Studies 301

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms J. Botting.

Classical Studies 301

Classical Studies looks at the people, places and events of Ancient Greece and Rome. 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

This is a literacy-rich subject. 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.

Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91395 v2
NZQA Info
Classical Studies 3.2 - Analyse the significance of a work(s) of art in the classical world
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 8

A.S. 91396 v2
NZQA Info
Classical Studies 3.3 - Analyse the impact of a significant historical figure on the classical world
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r,6w *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2022-06-16, Week: 2022-06-16

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

Assessments:
Term: 2022-06-16, Week: 2022-06-16

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

Assessments:
Term: 2022-06-16, Week: 2022-06-16

Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 22
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.