13CLS

13CLS - Classical Studies - NCEA Level 3

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr N. Hamilton.

13 Classical Studies - NCEA Level 3

Course Statement:
To understand our present we must understand our past.  Western civilisation has its basis in the civilisations of Greece and Rome, from politics and philosophy to medicine, science, art and engineering, to operate in the modern world we must understand its origins.  Classical studies evaluates these themes through the lives, literature and art of Greece and Rome.
Topics Covered:

Topics may vary but could include the following.

  • The Aeneid - The greatest ‘best seller’ of the Roman world, it tells the story of Aeneas and his flight from Troy on his way to found the Roman race.

  • Alexander the Great - The rollicking adventures of a man who had become king, conquered the world’s largest empire and died before his 32nd birthday.

  •   Roman Religion. This covers Gods, myths and rituals.

  • Augustus; his life and career which took Rome from republic to empire. 



Course prerequisites

Entry requirements 2025



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.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 22
Internal Assessed Credits: 12
External Assessed Credits: 10
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. 91396 v2
NZQA Info

Classical Studies 3.3 - Analyse the impact of a significant historical figure on the classical world


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r,6w *
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: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 22
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22

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.

Disclaimer

All subjects for 2025 are subject to numbers and staff.