Kaiapoi High School Kaiapoi High School

Level 3 Classical Studies

L3CLST
Course Description

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

Recommended Prior Learning

It is possible to pick up this subject without having done Level 2 Classics. 

To be accepted for this course students must have earned 14 credits in L2 Classical Studies, or L2 English, or L2 History or L2 Media Studies, or have HOF approval.

At Level 3, Classical Studies students develop skills that are required in tertiary study and in a range of different careers. These skills include independent research, source analysis, critical thinking, and essay writing. The Level 3 course focuses on the study of the Ancient Roman period, beginning with Alexander the Great and the end of the Hellenistic era, to the height of the Roman Empire.


Course Overview

What is taught in courses varies from year to year. This course could include:
Topics covered would include Roman Art and Architecture, Alexander the Great, and Greek and Roman history. We also do an in-depth study into how the ancient world has influenced the modern world.

Faculties:

Social Science


Assessment Information

Research projects
Written reports
A 3-hour end-of-year exam

Career Pathways

Archivist, Historian, Film and Video Editor, Author, Journalist, Communications Professional, Conservator, Technical Writer, Legal Executive, Barrister, 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.