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

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.