Baradene College
Year 12 Classical Studies (Level 2)
Subject Description
Head of Faculty: Mr B. Coutts.
Classical Studies is the study of people, places and events of the classical world and how they influence the modern world. Classical Studies is an interdisciplinary subject: students engage with literature, languages, art, history, science, technology, religion, and philosophy.
Students explore community, cultural identity, values and perspectives and think critically about human behaviour and relationships to appreciate the civilisation of ancient Greece and Rome, understand the past and the present and to imagine possible futures.
The course includes an introduction to the classical world, Greek literature, public art and architecture and the discovery of Pompeii.
Topics Studied:
- Homer’s epic poem - The Odyssey
The Odyssey covers Odysseus’ 10-year journey home from the Trojan War. We study it with particular reference to ideas and values contained in Books 1,5,6,9,19-23.
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- Sophocles’ play Antigone
Antigone is a play about a pious and compassionate young woman who defied a king. It explores the timeless conflict between loyalty to family and religion, and loyalty to the state.
- Architecture and Sculpture of Fifth-Century Athens
This topic covers Greek Temples (including frieze sculpture), Sculpture and Portraiture from 5th Century Athens.
- The Eruption of Mt Vesuvius
This internal involves demonstrating understanding of a significant event in the classical world. For this, you will focus on the eruption of Mt Vesuvius and its significance in regard to preserving Pompeii and the insight this gives into Roman life.
- Iliad vs. Troy
This internal involves demonstrating understanding of the relationship between aspects of the classical world and aspects of other cultures. For this standard, you will make comparison between scenes from the Iliad and compare/contrast to scenes in the film Troy, analysing how one has influenced the other.
The programme of learning will relate to the following Big Ideas that reflect the nature of Classical Studies;
- Big Idea: Citizenship
- Big Idea: Culture and identity
- Big Idea: Conflict
- Big Idea: Art and aesthetics
- Big Idea: Heritage
Prerequisites
Open Entry. All students are welcomes in this subject.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Classical Studies 2.1 - Examine ideas and values of the classical world
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Classical Studies 2.2 - Examine the significance of features of work(s) of art in the classical world
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Classical Studies 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of a significant event in the classical world
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Classical Studies 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between aspects of the classical world and aspects of other cultures
Possible Careers
Archivist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Historian, Film and Video Editor, Barrister, Author, Minister of Religion, Trainer, Journalist, Interior Designer, Communications Professional, Conservator, Technical Writer, Legal Executive, Editor, Solicitor, Judge, Curator, Radio Presenter, Workplace Relations Adviser, Records Adviser, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Librarian, Translator, Market Research Analyst, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Secondary School Teacher, Travel Agent/Adviser,
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