CLA202

Level 2 Classical Studies: Greek Heroes & the Rise of Rome (CLA202)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms C. Jenkins, Mrs A. Peszynski.

Julius Caesar - Wikipedia

Greek Heroes and the Rise of Rome

This Social Science course will be assessed against the national achievement standards with credits gained towards NCEA Level Two. It is a mix of internally and externally assessed standards.

Theme One: Key aspects of ancient Greek civilisation will be investigated. This will include, The Trojan War and the history of Greece; the literature and ideas of Homer; and the relationship between an aspect of ancient Greece and an aspect of modern life through Margaret Atwood’s Penelopiad. 

Theme Two: Investigating Ancient Rome - including key aspects of life in ancient Roman society, concentrating on the life and battles of Julius Caesar. 

This is an Achievement Standard Course with credits from the Classical Studies area.   Students will attempt two internal assessments and one external assessment (determined during the year).  Students will gain 14 or 16 credits from this course.



Recommended Prior Learning

Open Entry.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Either 1 x Ringbinder and 1 x A4 lined refill or 1 x 2B8 exercise books

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 10
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91200 v2
NZQA Info

Classical Studies 2.1 - Examine ideas and values of the classical world

Students will attempt this OR AS90213 at the end of the year.


Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 1

A.S. 91202 v3
NZQA Info

Classical Studies 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of a significant event in the classical world


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 9

A.S. 91203 v2
NZQA Info

Classical Studies 2.4 - Examine socio-political life in the classical world

Students will attempt this OR 91200 at the end of the year


Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r,6w
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 5

A.S. 91204 v2
NZQA Info

Classical Studies 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between aspects of the classical world and aspects of other cultures


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 7

Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 20
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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