Kaiapoi High School Kaiapoi High School

Level 2 Classical Studies

L2CLST
Course Description

Head of Faculty/Teacher in Charge: Mr E. Kwon, Mr A. Collier.

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 also be taking an English or other Social Science Achievement Standards course.

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).

Faculties:

Social Science


Pathway

Level 3 Classical Studies, Level 3 History

Career Pathways

Archivist, Historian, Film and Video Editor, Barrister, Author, Journalist, Communications Professional, Conservator, Technical Writer, Legal Executive, Editor, Solicitor, Curator, Records Adviser, Exhibition and Collections Technician, Primary School Teacher, Librarian, Library Assistant, Secondary School Teacher, Tour Guide, Travel Agent/Adviser



			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										
Device/laptop, refill, and binder/folder or exercise workbook, pens, highlighters.

										

								


				






    

        
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
KHS aims to deliver educational courses over and above that which is funded by the Ministry, 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, and we appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.