Graduate profile: (What qualities/additional skills learners will achieve by taking this course?)
Although some aspects of the Classical Greek world will be covered, all assessment work is derived from the study of ancient Rome. The course includes an overview of the classical world, Mythology - including Greek mythology; Greek/Roman gods; the Trojan War; the birth of Rome, Virgil’s Aeneid (epic Roman text) - Foci: beliefs, identity, power, and relationships, Roman history (Republic to Empire), and Augustus (first Roman Emperor) - Foci: conflict, imperialism, leadership, and ideology.
Classical Studies students learn to question cultural assumptions, think creatively, appreciate different cultures and value systems, develop writing and research skills, and to understand the cultural heritage of art and literature over time.
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Learning outcomes/Assessment links:
NCEA
Level | Standard
Number | Standard
Descriptor | Credits | Assessment | Literacy | Numeracy | Vocational
Pathways |
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| 3 | AS91394 02 | Classical Studies 3.1 - Analyse ideas and values of the classical world | 4 | External | Yes L1Lit
B Lit | No | C&I, PI, SI,
SC, CI |
| 3 | AS91395 02 | Classical Studies 3.2 - Analyse the significance of a work(s) of art in the classical world | 4 | External | Yes L1Lit B Lit | No | CI |
| 3 | AS91396 02 | Classical Studies 3.3 - Analyse the impact of a significant historical figure on the classical world | 6 | External | Yes L1Lit B Lit | No | CI |
| 3 | AS91397 02 | Classical Studies 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of significant ideology(ies) in the classical world | 6 | Internal | Yes L1Lit R Lit | No | CI |
| 3 | AS91398 02 | Classical Studies 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the lasting influences of the classical world on
other cultures across time | 6 | Internal | Yes L1Lit
R Lit | No | CI |
| 3 | AS91475 01 | English 3.5 Produce a selection of fluent and coherent writing which develops, sustains and structures ideas
** Optional | 6 | Internal | Yes L1Lit
W Lit | No | C&I, PI, SI,
SC, CI |
| 3 | AS91746 01 | English 3.6 Create and deliver a fluent and coherent oral text which develops, sustains and structures ideas
** Optional | 3 | Internal | Yes L1Lit
W Lit | No | C&I, M&T, PI,
SI, SC, CI |
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| Total Available Credits | 35 |
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Note: Courses are subject to change with the review of courses at the end of each year. Course is endorsable. This is a University entrance approved course.
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Course Outline
Term 1
02 February - 16 April 2021
(10/11 weeks) | Term 2
03 May to 09 July 2021
(10 weeks) | Term 3
26 July to 01 October 2021
(10 weeks) | Term 4
18 October to early November 2021
(4 weeks) |
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Introduction to year's course
Greek/Roman Mythology
The Trojan War
Study of Vergil's Aeneid | Completion of study of Virgil's Aeneid
AS91398 - Using the Greek hero
Achilles, the Roman hero Aeneas (from Virgil)
and a modern hero | The history of Rome (from village to empire)
Study of Augustus
AS91397 - Research
Preparation for external papers
| Revision using preliminary examination results
NCEA examinations
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KEY DATES:
| KEY DATES: Week 5/6: AS91398 due for assessment
Week 8/9: Assessment week - examination
essay on Virgil's Aeneid
Week 10: Completion of resubmission process
if needed | KEY DATES: Week 1-2: AS91397 due for assessment
Week 9-10: Derived Grade examinations
| KEY DATES: Week 1-3: Revision using preliminary examination
results
Week 4: NCEA examinations begin
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