12CLS

12CLS - Classical Studies - NCEA Level 2

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms N. Boyes.

Level 2 Classical Studies has a focus on the Greek world, including mythology, the wars between the Greek city states and the Persian empire during the 5th century BC, social and political life of the same century, and Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey.

Course prerequisites

NCEA Entry requirements 2025

Pathway

Course Skills

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 10
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91200 v2
NZQA Info

Classical Studies 2.1 - Examine ideas and values of the classical world


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91202 v3
NZQA Info

Classical Studies 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of a significant event in the classical world


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91203 v2
NZQA Info

Classical Studies 2.4 - Examine socio-political life in the classical world


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r,6w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91204 v2
NZQA Info

Classical Studies 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between aspects of the classical world and aspects of other cultures


Level: 2
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

Disclaimer

All subjects for 2025 are subject to numbers and staff.