CLS201

Classical Studies - Whakaakoranga Puāwaitanga

Course Description

 Classical Studies explores the development of Greek and Roman societies and the explosion of culture that helped shaped their world. Students will explore the art and architecture of these civilisations and the development of their political systems. 2024 Year 12 Classical Studies will focus on the study of Roman Art and Architecture and the shifting politics of the Roman Republic through Caesar and Augustus. Students will explore the legacy of the Architecture in artworks in Napoleonic France and the USA and investigate key events in Roman History including the Ides of March. Students will develop their critical thinking, curiosity and communication skills.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 18
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 8
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91200 v2
NZQA Info

Classical Studies 2.1 - Examine ideas and values of the classical world


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91201 v2
NZQA Info

Classical Studies 2.2 - Examine the significance of features of work(s) of art in the classical world


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91202 v3
NZQA Info

Classical Studies 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of a significant event in the classical world


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91204 v2
NZQA Info

Classical Studies 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between aspects of the classical world and aspects of other cultures


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 18
Total Numeracy Credits: 0