13 CLASSICS - WHAKAORANGA PUAWAITANGA
13CLA Course DescriptionCurriculum Leader: Miss J. Foster.
Recommended Prior Learning12 credits in Year 12 Classical Studies or History, or 8 credits in Level 2 English, otherwise approval from Miss Foster or Mr McIlwrick.
The course spans a variety of topics including:
• Greek Theatre
• Roman Literature (Virgil’s Aeneid), and
• Significant historical figures from the ancient world.
The internal standards involve researching and communicating ideas about aspects of Greek and Roman society.
All Level 3 Classical Studies standards can contribute to UE Literacy (reading) and the external standards can contribute to UE Literacy (writing).
Achievement of 18 credits in Classical Studies will meet the requirements of entry to some University of Auckland programmes.
Internal credits 12. External credits 10. Total credits 22
Learning Areas:
SOCIAL SCIENCE - TIKANGA-A-IWI
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