Kaiapoi High School
Level 2 Classical Studies
Course Description
Head of Faculty/Teacher in Charge: Mr E. Kwon, Mr A. Collier.
Classical Studies is a unique subject that allows you to imaginatively live and explore the ancient past. Between them, the Greek and Roman civilisations embody and exemplify humanity’s highest achievements. This course will provide you with the opportunity to learn about the literature, mythology, artwork, society and history of the ancient world.
Classics is a multidisciplinary subject requiring questioning, reading, analysis, and understanding skills that are valued by employers and universities alike.
Course Overview
What is taught in courses varies from year to year. This course could include:
This course includes topics such as Greek Mythology (with a focus on Greek heroes) and History, Pompeian Art and Architecture, Greek Literature (with a focus on Homer’s Odyssey), and Roman History (with a focus on Pompeii).
Recommended Prior Learning
To be accepted for this course students must have earned 14 or more credits in L1 Classics, L1 English, or L1 Geography or L1 History, or have HOF approval.
This course requires the ability to read and write well, and students should be also taking an English or other Social Science Achievement Standards course.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Device/laptop, refill, and binder/folder or exercise workbook, pens, highlighters.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
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
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Disclaimer
Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it. Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.
Costs
The Board of Trustees has again asked to opt into the Ministry of Education donation scheme. Doing so resulted in the ability to waive student fee donations. Kaiapoi High School aims to deliver quality educational courses over and above those that which is funded by the Ministry. It is likely the School will opt into the donation scheme for 2025, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant, may be requested. We appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.
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