Papanui High School Senior Coursebook

CLASSICAL STUDIES 31F (Full Year) - CLS31F

TEACHER IN CHARGE: Mrs Knight

PRE-REQUISITES
It is not necessary to have studied Classical Studies before but students need to have achieved Level 2 in either History, Classical Studies or English.

CONTENT
Classical Studies is an inter-disciplinary subject which investigates history, literature, art and philosophy in ancient Greek and Roman times. The topics studied:

• Roman Art and Architecture
• Alexander the Great – Military genius
• Virgil’s “Aeneid” – Founding of Rome

ASSESSMENT
Level 3 Achievement Standards, 6 internally and 14 externally assessed credits.

COST
$20.00 for art book printed material, plus possible field trip expenses

FUTURE POSSIBILITIES
Classical Studies develops communication and research skills which are the basis of most vocations. Further study leads to careers in law, journalism, publishing, research, marketing, travel, broadcasting, and foreign affairs.

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