13CLAS

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.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91394 v2
NZQA Info
Classical Studies 3.1 - Analyse ideas and values of the classical world
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91395 v2
NZQA Info
Classical Studies 3.2 - Analyse the significance of a work(s) of art in the classical world
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91397 v2
NZQA Info
Classical Studies 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of significant ideology(ies) in the classical world
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91398 v2
NZQA Info
Classical Studies 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the lasting influences of the classical world on other cultures across time
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 20
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.