L2CLS

L2 Classics

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Thompson.

Classics is about the great civilisations of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. The Level 2 course focuses on the history, society, mythology, literature, architecture, and art of Ancient Greece. Assessments cover the Battle of Thermopylae, Homer’s great tale The Odyssey, as well as the sculpture and architecture of Ancient Athens.

Equipment/Stationery and Contributions (indicative only)

EQUIPMENT/STATIONERY:
In addition to a laptop computer and some general stationery, specific items for each course will be confirmed at the beginning of each school year.
As an indication, for this course you are likely to need:
- 1B8 Exercise Book

Pathway

Credit Information (standards listed are indicative only and are subject to change)

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

This course is eligible for course endorsement.

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

Disclaimer

Although we aim to enable every learner to be enrolled in their preferred courses, your selection does not guarantee a course will be available, or that you have approval to take a selected course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results, and in some cases, class sizes and staff availability.