NCEA Level 3 Classical Studies
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Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. O'Carroll.
NCEA Level 3 Classical Studies is available through NetNZ.
Level 3 CLASSICAL STUDIES is the study of the culture and civilization of ancient Greece and Rome. We pay particular attention to the religion, art, architecture, law, sociology, politics, philosophy and history of these two cultures. As such Classics is an interdisciplinary study and whether you are interested in art, literature, history, drama, philosophy, or politics, you will find something of interest to you in Classics.
Throughout the year we will study:
- Augustus and the establishment of the Roman Empire
- Roman Art and Architecture
- Greek Science
- The comedies of Aristophanes
Recommended Prior Learning
Students should have a good level of literacy.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
Total Credits Available: 26 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
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Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 26
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.