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.
External
NZQA Info
Classical Studies 2.1 - Examine ideas and values of the classical world
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Classical Studies 2.2 - Examine the significance of features of work(s) of art in the classical world
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Classical Studies 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of a significant event in the classical world
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Classical Studies 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between aspects of the classical world and aspects of other cultures
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.