Level 2 Booklet - Napier Girls' High School

Classical Studies 12CST 2013 WHAT WILL I LEARN? Classical Studies is understood as the study of the civilisations of classical Greece and Rome without the study of the classical languages, Greek and Latin. This study is made through the literature, art, history, philosophy and sociology of the two civilisations. HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED? 5 Level 2 Achievement Standards 2 internally assessed make up 9 credits 3 externally assessed make up 15 credits WHAT SHOULD I HAVE ALREADY DONE? You should have a good pass in Level 1 English as this course contains sophisticated reading material WHAT COULD THIS SUBJECT LEAD TO? Level 3 Classical Studies An Arts Degree Any profession that requires research, argument and a high level of reading and processing ability WHAT ARE THE COURSE COSTS? Nil WHO COULD TELL ME MORE? Mr Davidson or Mr Fenwick CODE Level Standard Credits Int/Ext 91201 2.2 91202 2.3 Examine the significance of features of work(s) of art in the classical world Demonstrate understanding of a significant event in the classical world 4 External 4 Internal 91203 2.4 Examine socio-­‐political life in the classical world 6 External 91204 2.5 Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between aspects of the classical world and aspects of other cultures 6 Internal 50