Classical Studies

HOD: Mr M Davison

Classical Studies is about interpreting the people, places, and events of the classical world, and their relevance to
the present. Classical Studies explores the literature, art, and architecture, history and the philosophy of ancient
Greece and Rome.

Level 2 Classical Studies (12CLA)

Number
Name of standard Credits
Assessment
AS2.1 Explain ideas and values of the classical world 4 External
AS2.2 Examine the significance of features of work(s) of art in the classical world 4 External
AS2.3 PExamine a significant event in the classical world 4 Internal
AS2.4 Demonstrate understanding of socio-political life in the classical world 6 External
AS2.5 Demonstrate understanding of the influence of aspects of the classical world on other cultures 6 Internal




You will learn to:
• examine ideas and values through the study of Greek tragedy
• examine the significance of the art and architecture of Pompeii and Herculaneum
• examine the eruption of Mount Vesuvius
• develop an understanding of Roman socio-political life
• develop an understanding of either Greek science or architecture on other cultures

Prerequisites: 12 credits in history or English at level 1

Due to changes currently being made to level 2 standards by NZQA, there may be some minor changes to this
course in 2012.

Level 3 Classical Studies 13CLA

Number
Name of standard Credits
Assessment
AS90511 Explain a passage or passages from a work of classical literature in translation 6 External
AS90512 Explain a work or works of classical art 6 External
AS90513 Explain in essay format an aspect of the classical world 6 External
AS90514 Complete independent research on an area of the classical world 6 Internal



You will learn to:
• explain books 1, 2, 4 and 6 of Virgil’s Aeneid
• interpret Greek vase painting
• write an essay about Socrates
• complete independent research about Alexander the Great

Prerequisites: 12 credits in history or English at level 2
Course cost: work book approximately $18