Level 3 Classical Studies
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms R. Lantsbery.
Year 13 Classical Studies is the study of the ancient civilization of Rome and explores its art, history, entertainment, literature, religion and philosophy. We analyse how the Emperors established power, maintained control and communicated their values to others. Students also learn how the past continues to influence the present.
This year we study:
• Power and Politics
What is an emperor and how did that concept develop? This year we look at how you use a cult of personality to become the sole ruler of an empire and the propaganda Augustus, the first emperor of Rome used to convince others that he was the man for the job.
• Virgil’s Aeneid
Virgil's Aeneid is one of the most famous epic stories in history. We study one of the most famous Roman heroes looking at the conflicts, love stories and journeys through exotic places that shaped who he became. We also look at how legends are used as propaganda.
• War, what is it good for?
The way the world has viewed war has changed markedly throughout the eras. We look at attitudes towards war throughout the ages and specifically how it was used by the emperors for control and bringing culture to the world.
• Roman Art and Architecture/Roman Entertainment
How art and architecture communicated messages and entertained the masses to keep them in check.
Course Overview
Term 1
Establishing power - the cult of personality
Virgil's Aeneid - myth and propaganda
Term 2
Internal Assessment 1 - Ideologies
Portraits of Power - Art as propaganda
Introduction to Ancient Warfare
Term 3
Internal Assessment 2 - Showing links across time
Roman Entertainment - how to control the masses
Term 4
Revision
External Examinations
Recommended Prior Learning
Reasonable success in Level 2 Classical Studies, English or History, or at the discretion of the HOD.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Classical Studies 3.1 - Analyse ideas and values of the classical world
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Classical Studies 3.2 - Analyse the significance of a work(s) of art in the classical world
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Classical Studies 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of significant ideology(ies) in the classical world
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Classical Studies 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the lasting influences of the classical world on other cultures across time
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 20
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.