L3CLA

Level 3 Classical Studies 2025

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Eunice Kelly.

Level Three Classical Studies is a fascinating mix of history, literature, philosophy, art history, psychology and sociology.  It is the foundation on what the Western World was built on, the ideas and values of the ancient world.  The course explores: Literature - Virgil’s Aeneid is an epic poem that follows our hero Aeneas from the destruction of Troy through love, heartbreak and adventure to his final arrival in Italy. From the blood of Aeneas, the Roman race will rule. We look at how Aeneas represents the ideas and values that the Romans aspired to. Art and Architecture of the Roman Empire - Analyse the engineering and aesthetics behind some of Rome’s greatest monuments. These include the Colosseum and the Pantheon, as well as some of the sculptures that still influence artists today. Roman Religion - Trace the nameless spirits to the mythological gods of Olympus. Learn about the private rituals and public festivals that inspired our culture. We cover the martyrdom of the Christians, the introduction of philosophic beliefs and the purpose behind pagan beliefs. Influence on Modern Times - We examine the lasting influence of the Classical World. You can choose a theme that interests you and trace its influence into the modern world, for example, Harry Potter or the Hunger Games.


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Recommended Prior Learning

There is no recommended prior learning for this course

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Course costs: $15

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: 12
External Assessed Credits: 8
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91394 v2
NZQA Info

Classical Studies 3.1 - Analyse ideas and values of the classical world


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91395 v2
NZQA Info

Classical Studies 3.2 - Analyse the significance of a work(s) of art in the classical world


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91397 v2
NZQA Info

Classical Studies 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of significant ideology(ies) in the classical world


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91398 v2
NZQA Info

Classical Studies 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the lasting influences of the classical world on other cultures across time


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 20
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 20

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.

Disclaimer

  • Availability of all courses is subject to student numbers and staffing
  • Some courses will not be available if numbers are too small 
  • Some classes may be combined by Year level (e.g. Year 11 and 12 in one class) if numbers do not make separate classes viable 
  • It may not be possible to accommodate all choices and combinations of subjects 
  • Parents/Caregivers and students need to satisfy themselves that a chosen course meets the student’s goals for the following year and beyond