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The social sciences learning area is about how societies work and how people can participate as critical, active, informed, and responsible citizens. Contexts are drawn from the past, present, and future and from places within and beyond New Zealand.
This course offers a combination of external and internal assessment
This course is University approved and offers UE literacy credits
Course endorsement is available
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Classical studies is the study of the 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.
You will learn to explore community, cultural identity, values, and perspectives and think critically about human behaviour and relationships to appreciate the civilisations of ancient Greece and Rome, understand the past and the present, and to imagine possible futures.
In Year 13 Classics we examine the world of the ancient Amazons and explore their influence on art, literature and film in other cultures and times. We will be introduced to Aeneas, the saviour of the Trojan people and follow his story as he fights to find a new city for the Trojan people. We will analyse the achievements of Alexander the Great and take an indepth look at his beliefs and ideologies. As a multi-disciplined subject that is relevant to now, it could open up a world of opportunities for you in the future.
You will be assessed on internal and external standards.
Standard AS91394 - Impact of a significant historical figure (Alexander the Great) (external) - UE Lit Reading/Writing
Standard AS91396 - A significant Ideology (Alexander’s Policy of Fusion) (external) - UE Lit Reading/Writing
Standard AS91397 - Analyse ideas and values of the classical world (Virgil’s Aeneid) (internal) - UE Lit Reading
Standard AS91398 - Lasting Influences (Amazon Warriors) (internal) - UE Lit Reading
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For further information you can contact:
Teacher of Classical Studies - Susie Woolley - wys@pc.school.nz
Or
Careers Department - careers@pc.school.nz